Jeremy Renner is trading the gritty streets of Kingstown for the criminal underworld of London. The actor, known for his roles in the MCU and the Taylor Sheridan-created series Mayor of Kingstown, is set to headline 12 Bullets, his first original action movie in seven years. The project, which has John Wick producer Thunder Road attached, is already generating buzz as a potential new franchise for the action star.
Renner has been a fixture on Paramount+ since 2021, playing Mike McClusky in Mayor of Kingstown. The show, which has been a hit for the streaming service, is set to conclude with its fifth season on January 15. While the series has seen its share of notable guest stars, the final season will feature Edie Falco, best known for her role in The Sopranos, joining Renner to close out the story.
But Renner isn't waiting for the credits to roll on Kingstown to move forward. 12 Bullets will see him play a character armed with only a dozen rounds, forced to take on London's crime gangs with precision and grit. The premise is a classic action setup: every bullet counts, and there's no room for error. Thunder Road, the production company behind the John Wick franchise, is on board, which suggests the film will deliver the same kind of high-octane, stylized action that made Keanu Reeves' assassin a global phenomenon.
While Renner has dabbled in action franchises before—he appeared in Mission: Impossible and Jason Bourne—this marks his first standalone action vehicle in years. His last original action film was 2018's The Hurt Locker? Actually, that was 2008. His most recent action roles have been in established franchises, so 12 Bullets is a chance for him to build something new.
The film is still in early development, with no director attached and no release date announced. But the combination of Renner's star power and Thunder Road's track record makes it one to watch. For fans of military thrillers and action-packed dramas, this could be the next big thing.
As for Renner's future as Hawkeye, the MCU's archer remains a fan favorite. With Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars on the horizon, many are wondering if he'll suit up again. The running joke among Marvel fans is that the Avengers only win when Hawkeye is around, and his absence from the upcoming roster could spell trouble for Earth's Mightiest Heroes. But for now, Renner's focus seems to be on 12 Bullets and bringing that same intensity to a new role.
Stay tuned for more updates on 12 Bullets as they come. In the meantime, if you're looking for something to tide you over, check out our list of every Star Wars movie ranked or dive into the grueling behind-the-scenes stories from your favorite shows.
