Jeremy Renner, the new lead of the Bourne franchise and Hawkeye in The Avengers universe, goes on a hunt for witches in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters. Opening in theaters on January 25, 2013, the film co-stars Gemma Arterton as his witch-hunting sister.
In support of the film’s debut, Paramount Pictures has provided this video interview with Renner on tackling the lead in this action comedy/drama. In the video, Renner discusses the plot, Hansel & Gretel’s powers (or gifts), and the script. He also chats about working with Gemma Arterton and Peter Stormare, why he wanted to be a part of this project, and the film’s stunts.
The Plot: After getting a taste for blood as children, Hansel (Jeremy Renner) and Gretel (Gemma Arterton) have become the ultimate vigilantes, hell bent on retribution. Now, unbeknownst to them, Hansel and Gretel have become the hunted, and must face an evil far greater than witches…their past.
