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Jeremy Renner’s debut as Hawkeye in the MCU timeline began when he first appeared as Clint Barton in a brief role in 2011’sThor. Thereafter, becoming a member of the Avengers, Hawkeye appeared in a bunch of Marvel movies. Remaining one of the three original Avengers in the MCU after Endgame, besides Chris Hemsworth’s Thor and Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk, Renner went on to lead his own MCU project as Clint Barton.
While the other original Avengers got solo movies, Jeremy Renner starred in Disney’sHawkeye. Released in 2021, the show earned a raging 7.5 IMDb rating with just one season. Now, following the commercial success of the show, it has been rumored thatHawkeyewill return with a second season, where Clint Barton’s brother, Barney, will make his on-screen debut and have a major role. But who exactly is Barney Barton?
Clint Barton’s Brother to Appear in Jeremy Renner’sHawkeyeS2
Marvel Studios sent shockwaves across the television realm with the debut of the Disney+ streaming service in 2021, when they came out strong with hits likeWandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki,andHawkeye. Followed by second-generation shows and miniseries, Marvel is currently making headlines over rumors of returning with further installments and seasons of their Disney+ shows.
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According to scooperMyTimeToShineHello, one show that Marvel has reportedly renewed for a second season is Jeremy Renner’s hit seriesHawkeye. The report soon spread like wildfire across the internet and was met with a multitude of responses. But one alleged announcement that stunned fans unanimously was the debut of Clint Barton’s brother in the show.
As per reports, while bothHailee Steinfeldand Jeremy Renner are set to reprise their respective roles in the potential season 2 as Kate Bishop and Clint Barton, Clint’s brother Barney is also rumored to appear alongside them. Set to make his MCU debut and play a major role in the second season, Barney Barton is all over the internet causing chaos as people are willing to know more about him and his storyline as per Marvel Comics.
Who is Hawkeye’s Brother Barney Barton in the Marvel Comics?
Considering the uproar on social media, following the reports of Barney Barron’s potential appearance inJeremy Renner’sHawkeyeseason 2, we’ve brought all available information on the character. According toMarvelComics Barney is Clint’s older brother who initially taught Hawkeye combat skills and helped him to improve his aim.
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The two brothers were orphaned at a young age after their parents Harold and Edith Barton died in a car crash. Placed in numerous foster homes, Clint and Barney eventually ran away and came across one of the star performers, Jacques DuQuesne also known as the Swordsman, after they took up odd jobs at the Carson Carnival of Traveling Wonder as roustabouts.
While Clint became devoted to the Swordsman and his fellow performer Trickshot, who taught him archery, Barney focused on his education after being overlooked by his idol, Swordsman. Thereafter,Clint got obsessed with archeryand Barney went on to join the FBI. Thereafter, the two brothers went separate ways. However, later on, Clint and Barney collide after Barney is shot with an arrow by his brother, during an assignment.
After Barney survived, he went to seek out his brother who hadbecome a part of the Avengersby then. Offered with another assignment concerning Egghead, Barney teamed up with Hawkeye and the Avengers, which led him to sacrifice his life to destroy Egghead’s mission of using a paralysis ray on the Avengers. However, later Barney’s body was taken by Egghead who resurrected him and manipulated him against his brother, leading to bloody battles between them.
Hawkeyeis available on Disney+.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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