Exclusive: Jeremy Renner Opens Up About Injuring Both Arms on the Set of Tag, Shares Fun Experience Visiting GMA with Elizabeth Olsen for Wind River Promotion

Jeremy Renner suffered injuries to both of his arms while filming a comedy movie called Tag. During an appearance on Good Morning America, the 46-year-old actor revealed the details of the accident. Renner explained that he was attempting a stunt on a towering pile of chairs, approximately 20 feet high. Unfortunately, the chairs remained stable while he toppled over, resulting in a painful landing on his arms. Remarkably, Renner’s determination prevailed as he attempted the stunt once more, exacerbating his injuries. Joining Renner on the show was his Wind River co-star, Elizabeth Olsen, who effortlessly flaunted her stunning legs in a black floral mini dress.

Work hazards:Jeremy Renner broke both his arms while filming his movie Tag. And on Wednesday the 46-year-old actor told GMA how it happened. The Mission: Impossible vet said he'd been doing a stunt on 'a stack of chairs, like 20 feet high, and the stack of chairs didn't fall and I fell'

Workplace dangers can often lead to unexpected incidents and unfortunate occurrences. A recent example of this is Jeremy Renner, the talented 46-year-old actor, who suffered a double arm fracture during the filming of his movie, Tag. On Wednesday, Renner candidly explained to GMA the sequence of events that led to this accident. In his own words, he revealed that while attempting a daring stunt atop a towering stack of chairs, approximately 20 feet in height, he unfortunately lost his balance and fell to the ground.

Beaming: Also with the star was his Wind River co-star Elizabeth Olsen who looked lovely in a black floral mini dress

Jeremy’s grin was contagious as he walked the red carpet alongside his co-star, Elizabeth Olsen. Looking effortlessly lovely, Elizabeth showcased her style in a stunning black mini dress adorned with whimsical floral designs. The dress highlighted her slim figure, while a fashionable scarlet collar with silver stripes added a touch of sophistication. Not to be outdone, Jeremy sported a dapper ensemble featuring a powder blue shirt neatly buttoned beneath a form-fitted grey striped V-neck sweater, perfectly accentuating his well-toned torso. Completing his outfit with black trousers, he exuded an air of timeless elegance. Seen exploring the streets of New York, Elizabeth confidently rocked the same outfit, complementing it with chic black sunglasses and iconic red-soled shoes.

'I busted both my arms': Renner is seen here with the cast on his arm

“I managed to break both of my arms”: Renner is depicted in this image sporting a cast on each arm.

Friendly colleagues: While on Good Morning America, Jeremy had vaunted Elizabeth - who in addition to being his three-time co-star is 'also my neighbor' - as 'super, super tough'

Close-knit work buddies: During his appearance on Good Morning America, Jeremy praised Elizabeth, his co-star in three projects and coincidentally his next-door neighbor, for her remarkable resilience.

It's work: Wind River is set during the winter on the titular Native American reservation in Wyoming, and the stars held forth about braving the snowy weather on the shoot

The movie Wind River takes place on a Native American reservation in Wyoming during the winter season. Both the actors, Jeremy and Elizabeth, discussed their experiences of filming in the snowy weather during an interview on Good Morning America.
Jeremy praised Elizabeth, who happens to be his neighbor as well as his co-star for the third time, for her toughness. He mentioned that she is tougher than him in terms of mental and emotional strength. On the other hand, Elizabeth humorously described herself as both tough and a hypochondriac who is often driven by fear.
The 28-year-old actress, originally from Sherman Oaks, California, shared that once she understands a situation, she feels more confident in handling it. Despite her initial concerns, she manages to overcome her fears and cope with challenging circumstances.
In summary, Wind River is a film set in a Native American reservation in Wyoming during winter, and the actors discussed their experiences of filming in the snowy weather. Jeremy admired Elizabeth’s toughness, while she described herself as tough yet fearful. However, she shared that once she gains understanding, she feels capable of handling any situation.

Learning: To a laugh from host Michael Strahan and the crowd, Jeremy said Elizabeth 'wanted a seatbelt on the snowmobile; I'm like:

Education: Much to the amusement of Michael Strahan, the host, and the audience, Jeremy humorously mentioned that Elizabeth had expressed a desire for a seatbelt while riding the snowmobile. In response, Jeremy jokingly replied, “Sorry, but there are no seatbelts on this contraption!”

The look: Jeremy had buttoned on a powder blue shirt beneath a grey striped V-neck sweater that was form-fitted to emphasize his toned torso, and he'd worn black trousers

The look: Jeremy had buttoned on a powder blue shirt beneath a grey striped V-neck sweater that was form-fitted to emphasize his toned torso, and he'd worn black trousers

The appearance: Jeremy decided to wear a fine powder blue shirt underneath a gray striped V-neck sweater that hugged his well-defined physique. Completing his outfit, he opted for black trousers.

 Pops of color: Meanwhile, pink, green and white flowery patterns were speckled across the black field of Elizabeth's dress, which featured a neat scarlet collar that'd got silver stripes

Splashes of color adorned the ebony canvas of Elizabeth’s dress, as vibrant pink, green, and white floral patterns seemingly danced across the fabric. A polished scarlet collar, neatly etched with silver stripes, punctuated the ensemble. The playful combination elicited laughter from host Michael Strahan and the lively audience. During the banter, Jeremy amusingly recounted Elizabeth’s desire for a seatbelt on a snowmobile, to which he responded, “No, there’s no seatbelt on this thing!”

Taylor Sheridan, the talented writer and director who garnered an Academy Award nomination for the script of Hell Or High Water, helmed Wind River. This highly anticipated film debuted at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival in January, made a splash at Cannes in May, and is set to grace theater screens this Friday.

Elizabeth and Jeremy shared the screen in the roles of Scarlet Witch and Hawkeye, respectively, in both Avengers: Age Of Ultron and Captain America: Civil War. The dynamic duo will reunite once again in the upcoming Avengers: Infinity War. While discussing the much-anticipated film, Elizabeth revealed, “I haven’t read a script, so I have no idea what’s happening, so I can’t, like, spill the beans.”

Pounding the pavement: The younger sister of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen was seen out in New York in the same outfit - including red-soled black shoes - plus a black pair of sunglasses

Pounding the pavement: The younger sister of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen was seen out in New York in the same outfit - including red-soled black shoes - plus a black pair of sunglasses

Strolling through the city: Spotted in New York, the sibling of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s younger sister was rocking an identical ensemble – complete with black shoes adorned with eye-catching red soles – and a sleek pair of black sunglasses to match.

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