Jeremy Renner has publicly denied latest allegations made towards him by filmmaker Yi Zhou, who accused the actor of harassment and inappropriate conduct throughout their skilled collaboration.
In an announcement shared with Variety, a consultant for Renner mentioned, “The allegations being made are completely inaccurate and unfaithful.”
Based on Zhou, she and Renner started speaking in June after he allegedly despatched her “a string of undesirable/unsolicited pornographic photos of himself through DM and WhatsApp.”
Zhou claimed their connection developed into what she described as a romantic relationship, saying he “seduced” her by “loving me a lot I believed in him/the ability of affection.” She later alleged that she turned the goal of “smear fan campaigns” meant to “destroy” her status.
On social media, Zhou described her expertise for instance of systemic mistreatment within the business. She wrote:
“This expertise actually exhibits the darkish aspect of Hollywood and the smear marketing campaign to discourage ladies and Asian feminine filmmakers and girls typically.
“I’m appalled however joyful to learn additionally many assist from mates and media that can proceed to uncover home abuse, abuse of ladies and the undesirable unsolicited porn assault towards harmless younger ladies.”
Talking to The Daily Mail, Zhou expanded on her claims, saying that she and Renner met on August 20 to debate a documentary challenge. She alleged that Renner drank a bottle of wine and have become “violent,” prompting her to lock herself in a room out of worry.
Earlier than these allegations surfaced, Zhou and Renner had been collaborating on a number of tasks. Zhou is the director of the upcoming documentary Chronicles of Disney, which explores the legacy of the studio and options Renner as an interview topic alongside costume designer Mark Bridges and make-up artist Invoice Corso. The movie isn’t affiliated with Disney itself.
Renner additionally lent his voice to Zhou’s animated characteristic Stardust Future: Stars and Scars, which has been promoted as the primary AI-created animated film. The challenge was reportedly aiming for an awards-qualifying theatrical launch in November, with a portion of proceeds supposed to assist Renner’s charity, the Rennervation Basis.
As of now, Renner’s lawyer has not issued any extra remark, and Zhou continues to share updates about her claims on social media.
