Marvel Studios presents “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.
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In this exclusive interview during my trip to LA for the #AvengersEvent we were able to meet with Jeremy Renner and Cobie Smulders. We were able to explore some great aspects of their characters and get a more in depth look at how these two actors view their characters as a whole. Not to spoil anything but I loved how in this movie we got to look more into Haweye’s private life and see why he is such the stronger Avenger he is. We also are able to view Agent Maria Hill again with her ‘always hits her target’ shooting. I think you will have a great laugh at a few things we talked about and also discover some new things about these awesome characters.
Question : In The Movie I saw you as a great role model for dads. How do you see that as your character?
Jeremy : As far as like a role model I don’t know. Those are always hard to talk to. I think you’d have to ask my daughter if if I’m a good daddy role model.
I think it’s a cool aspect to the character that was brought up. It was brought up actually for the first Avengers but not even nearly as cool because they were gone. In this one it’s fantastic sort of reveal that, you know, he’s just he’s a daddy. And that’s what he fights for ’cause I think it’s very emotional, and for me personally it’s a very emotional thing. I think just in general I think that audiences can kind of grab on to that.
‘Cause it’s something very real.
Question : How was it to be like this awesome woman agent and all men?
Cobie : It’s fun. It’s very fun. I mean it’s interesting because people talk about that a lot with these films that there’s few females. And it’s a male driven film. But maybe it’s because this is our second one. We all get along so well. I don’t feel that divide on set. All the guys are really great and nice and, handsome, every single one of them, some more than others.
Jeremy : In the dark.
Cobie : But it is fun. I mean we have some strong females, such as Scarlett and now Lizzie. And– and it’s just nice seeing more women coming into these films.
Jeremy : It’s good for us too.
Cobie : Yeah.
Jeremy : Seriously. I mean I love Hemsworth. But you know.
Photo Credit Jana Seitzer / MerlotMommy.com
Question : I have a question for Cobie, The last time we talked, about the first Avengers in New York you had said that you thought that you were just gonna be serving coffee in the very beginning. So you’ve been in several movies since then.
So how did you feel about entering the role for this movie?
Cobie : Well, I feel like I might still be making coffees. But at Stark Tower there might be just a really nice espresso machine. So it’s like really fancy coffees.
No, I don’t think I’m serving coffees anymore. It’s really cool. I mean in the comic books Maria Hill has her own story line. And she’s very smart. She’s very independent. She’s very controlling. It’s cool to see how now that this team is sort of under Tony’s protection and sort of funded by him how that’s working in terms of privatizing security and her dealing with that.
So it’s fun to sort of be a part of the team but also to be like managing everybody as well or trying to anyway.
Q : Did you have a favorite scene to shoot for the film?
Jeremy : Either of us? Oh no, I don’t believe in favorites. I think they’re all equally torturous and wonderful.
Cobie : Yeah, I shot all of my scenes in the tower, in Stark Tower, in the Avengers Tower now it’s called. I’m sure you guys all saw the movie. How amazing was that set? And it was all one set. I mean anytime that anyone was in the lab that was still on the same set.
Where Tony was working on his suits was right below it. And then the bar was just a few feet away thank goodness. And yeah, so that was– to me, it was really cool to play all these scenes out in one location. And it really sort of helped with performance as well.
Photo Credit Jana Seitzer / MerlotMommy.com
Question : So this is a question for both of you. How did you physically prepare for the movie? And then what was the hardest scene for you both to film?
Jeremy : You know, we train. We’re in the gym lifting weights, hurting our bodies. Hard– I don’t know, hardest scene to– to film and difficult, I don’t know. They’re all quite difficult I think. The first scene we shot was the end of the movie in Italy where the chaos is going. When there’s a lot of movie parts that’s where it gets a little tricky. And then the moving parts aren’t really there in real life. So that’s a little trickier. You’re stabbing things with arrows that don’t exist and then firing arrows that don’t exist to things that don’t exist.
It’s a little tricky to– and also to be like, you know, precise with it and the camera angles. It’s just technical. That makes it quite difficult ’cause all moving parts. But to me I think it’s fun because it’s like a dance. And there’s a technique to all that stuff. But it is quite arduous.
Cobie : Training, yeah, I mean every time these movies come up, you know, a couple months before you start working out. And I did a few stunts in this one, not as much as the super heroes in the film. But it’s good to get in shape. And in terms of the most difficult scene I feel like in this movie there’s a lot of scenes where we’re all in the scene together–
Jeremy : Those are all difficult scenes, right?
Cobie : Yes, we have a lot of fun together. So it’s a hard group to wrangle as well. But these scenes you know, we take multiple days to shoot them ’cause there’s so much coverage. So there is like on the third day you’re like, wait, what are we doing? And like what is the scene? And what did I say? And you sort of feel like you’re in this Groundhogs Day where you’re just like you’re playing and you’re doing the same thing over. But you but you’re trying to remember exactly how you did it the day before. And so that’s you know, that’s challenging.
I mean that’s not a hard thing. But it can get a little bit tiring at times.
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Question : Jeremy, you had a bigger role in this movie. And I have a feeling that as soon as it comes out and all the kids see it and all the parents see it that your character’s just gonna explode. I mean I can see it being, you know, big.
How do you feel about that? Are you ready for that?
Jeremy : I don’t know what that ultimately means. I mean I think the greatest thing that I get out of this whole experience of being in this giant movie and the one prior is, you know, artistically it doesn’t like really hit a lot of like nerves in my body. But it certainly as soon as a five year old ran up to me that changed the game. I’m like, oh, wow, I have a five year old. And that’s amazing. And then here comes his dad in the same costume.
A little creepy. That’s the creepy part. But like when the little kids come on up to you, God, it just crushes me. And I mean I’ll stop and do anything for a little creature, man. I’m crazy about them. So I welcome, I guess, is the short answer. I welcome that. If it’s the little kids. The grown *** people, stay out of the costume, man. Come on, I love you. I’ll see you at Comic-Con. That’s okay then.
Like we’re at Starbucks, dude. You know what I mean? I’m not kidding. We just happened to be in costume. Yeah, really? This is like a mommy and me class. This is amazing. Trust me, I’ve been to them. Like the mister mommy and me. It’s awesome.
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Question : Where do you want to see each of your character’s go in the subsequent movies?
Cobie : You know there’s so many different directions. There’s a plethora of comic books and cartoons and all these things that they could pull from. So for me personally it’s hard to say. I mean it’d be cool to learn more about Marie Hill’s past and sort of how she came to be where she is. But yeah it’s hard to say. It’s very much under Marvel’s control. And they’re very great at choosing great storylines. So we’ll see.
Jeremy : Yeah, I think it’s for me, I mean I have you know, a lot of ideas. But it doesn’t really ultimately matter. I think the relationships are kind of what are interesting in this world with others. And I’d just like to see the new ones start and others fade or whatever, just and deepen. I think that’d be interesting. That’s what I’d be curious about the next upcoming ones.
Photo Credit Jana Seitzer / MerlotMommy.com
Question : I have a question for Cobie. Agent Hill’s pretty great at shooting.
Cobie : She always hits him. I mean it’s like magic. That’s the great thing about being in these movies. You can shoot over here and that guy dies. Always hit your mark. It’s very exciting.
Question : We get to see that on the S.H.E.I.L.D. And we also get to see that in movies. Do you get to go to the gun range and maybe practice before filming?
Cobie : I did a lot of that for the first one. I did a lot of training ’cause I was actually quite terrified of guns, so I did a lot of that. I kind of got over that fear through, doing the first one. And then the second one you always have a day or two with whoever, whichever crewmember is sort of in charge of that to do some training beforehand. So I did that.But, like I said, I mean it’s very much just shoot in this direction. And, you know I hope I look like I knew what I was doing.
But, yeah most of the training came the first time around.
Question : So we got to see Hawkeye at home. And I think we’re all ready for Maria Hill at home.
Cobie : I feel like she sleeps in the Avenger’s Tower. Like her desk just kind of converts into a bed. And she gets her two hours. And then she springs back up and gets back to work.
Question : I was wondering. Do you have an idea of what you think Maria Hill is doing when she’s off?
Cobie : I don’t think she gets a lot of time off. I don’t think she has much of a personal life. It’d be an interesting thing to explore for sure. But yeah I don’t think that she’s getting out into the world very often.
Ana says
Yes, I have to agree with you. I love the fact that we get to see more about these character in Age of Ultron. Your interview also confirms that the actors play a greater role in these heroes characters. Thanks for the interview, great job!
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
I am so jealous right now. I have the BIGGEST crush on Hawkeye. He’s beautiful.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I LOVE Jeremy Renner. I think he’s really funny. I know he caught a lot of flack for some comments a month or two back, but I think he was just trying too hard to be clever.
Melissa Pezza says
I love Hawkeye. It’s funny because my husband gets jealous. The other day, he asked me what was so great about Jeremy Renner. I replied, “When was the last time you saved the world wearing leather?” Bwahahahaha.
Alli says
Just watched the movie yesterday and it was everything I thought it would be and more! How awesome to get to interview the actors!
Wendy says
Haven’t seen the movie yet. Can’t wait to go this weekend!I’ll watch anything with Jeremy Renner.
lisa @bitesforbabies says
Wow! I’m so jealous…how did you get such an amazing gig! That seems like such a great personal (and work) experience!
Christy Maurer says
Oh my gosh! How much fun does that look like! I’m totally jealous. My favorite is Thor though 🙂 Such a great interview and they seem so humble.
Liz Mays says
I must really be missing out on the new movie. Both actors seem like they are really proud of their work.
courtneylynne says
Not gunna lie, I’m not an avengers fan myself but hubby… Omg…. Lol…. Have to admit interviewing the actors would be pretty cool!!
Donna Ward says
So enjoyed your interview – thank you – and congratulations on getting this interview with them – we haven’t seen it yet, but soon – we are fans and also enjoy S.H.E.I.L.D. on TV
Russ R. says
You must have been very excited during the interview … what an awesome experience to have been part of something like this. I have yet to watch The Avengers: Age of Ultron. I’ve been waiting for it and finally on the showing weekend, I got extra busy. Lol. I hope to watch it soon – definitely not missing this.
Jeanine says
Oh so jealous. Jeremy Renner. Oh boy he’s one of my faves. Can’t wait to see this! This is awesome!
Swa-Rai (@swaraiblog) says
I’m so jealous, I love Jeremy Renner. I can’t wait to see AVengers this week, I know it’s going to be amazing.
Joanne T Ferguson says
What an awesome review and what an experience as well! I can’t wait to see this movie and they can continue in making this series as far as it concerns me!
slysamblogs says
That is so cool that you got to do an interview! I have not seen the Avengers yet, but it is on my list. Thank you for sharing!
rochkirstin says
I wonder when will I get the chance to also have a face-to-face interview with those big stars. It’s always interesting to learn some new untold things from them personally.
Fi Ní Neachtáin says
I have to admit that I have no idea who these people are. Everyone is so hyped up for this film though, I have to watch it.
Ricci says
I have to admit that I am not a huge Avengers fan but I am so super jealous you got to interview Jeremy Renner!! How awesome is he??
Michele D says
I will admit, he is a cutie in the film. That must of been such a fun event and interview to be apart of.
Kathy says
This would have been such an amazing experience! I would love to meet anyone from the Avengers. My husband and I are planning on going to see this movie very soon. We’re so excited to see it! We are big Avengers fans!!
aprildecheine says
The Avengers, I have only seen the first I believe. I want to watch it again, then go onto the next movies. I love Jeremy Renner, he has grown on me over the years.
mellissaa says
This is so cool! It’s amazing that you got the chance to talk to them. I saw the movie in theatres the day it came out and it was so amazing! i love how they explored his character more and actually gave him a great back story.
Jacqui Odell says
They sound so great!! I bet it was very exciting getting to meet them! My son would love to see this movie!
Lauren says
I can’t believe Cobie is in this movie! How did I not know this?! thanks for posting this fun interview!!
Ann Bacciaglia says
I am so excited to go and see this movie with the kids this weekend. It looks like it is going to be awesome.
Erica @ The Crumby Cupcake says
I LOVED reading this interview series! I just saw the film yesterday, and I was already such a huge Avengers fan – Age of Ultron just fueled the fire. I love hearing little tidbits from the stars that bring such amazing characters to life, and I love that these interviews were conducted by my fellow bloggers! So fun, and I was so terribly jealous the entire time reading. 🙂
Bonnie @ wemake7 says
What a cool interview and experience. My oldest daughter loves the Avengers, will have to show her this.
Regina says
Would it be in poor taste say I want your job?!!..No really I do. lol So neat for you to be able to interview some of the best talent in Hollywood.
Rosey says
I wouldn’t mind working at Stark, even if it was just in the kitchen. I be this was a really fun time! 🙂
Lynndee says
Wow! What an awesome opportunity for you. I’d be over the moon if I get to chat with them too.
Ourfamilyworld (@OurFamilyWorld) says
What an amazing opportunity to interview the actors. I cannot wait to watch the movie with the family. I am sure we will love it
Michelle Varga (@dustbunniesblog) says
Sounds like such an amazing experience you had for this interview!! Can’t wait to see the movie!
HilLesha says
How cool! That looks and sounds like that was an exciting experience. Great interview, too!
Erin (@SugarCrumbs) says
Oh my gosh, you are just one lucky duck! I’m totally jealous!
Krystal says
I loved her on HIMYM. She is so pretty and seems funny. Love this and can’t wait to see this!
Shannon Gurnee says
We saw Avengers: The Age of Ultron and loved it! I’m bummed about the ending though.I hope it turns around in the next one.