‘Hawkeye’ is a superhuman series with a human side, says Hailee Steinfeld
Hailee Steinfeld poses during the premiere of the television series ‘Hawkeye’ at El Capitan theatre in Los Angeles on Nov.17, 2021. Reuters
Marvel Studios’ recently-released miniseries “Hawkeye” might be a story of superhuman strength and fighting the outlaws in the post-blip world but actress Hailee Steinfeld, who plays the lead character of Kate Bishop, Hawkeye’s aide, suggests that at the heart of it, the series is quite human in nature. Commenting on how the series caters to the deep emotional bonding of a family, Hailee said, “As crazy and wild and surreal as this show might feel at times, it is very human. It feels very real, and it feels very raw.
It’s rooted in family.” Talking about the innate human nature of the miniseries’ characters, the actress said, “They’re all emotional beings going through life and trying to get through challenges that either they have to prove to themselves that they can get through on their own, or that they need somebody to get through it with. It’s a very real and honest story at the end of the day.”
“Hawkeye” is the first TV series in Phase Four of Marvel Studios’ slate which extends from 2021 to 2023. The miniseries is directed for television by Rhys Thomas and Bert & Bertie, and features Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, Vera Farmiga and Florence Pugh and is available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar. The starcast and creators of the series recently shared their experiences from the shoot and their choices with regards to their characters and the show. Jeremy Renner, who reprises the titular role, praised his co-star Hailee Steinfeld in the series and was impressed by her preparedness.
He said, “She came in very, very prepared, she was ready. While it’s pretty awesome. (Though) It’s pretty sad that it makes me feel old that I see a lot of people come in and see a lot of people go (in the Marvel Cinematic Universe), I’m, like, a grandpa (laughs).” For Hailee, who plays Kate Bishop, the series is very special as it allowed her to be a part of the MCU. Responding to what drew her to this character, the actress said, “I really did feel like playing this character, it sort of forced me to find a confidence, a determination and discipline that has always been inside me, but I really had to really bring it out of myself for this and do justice to this character.
I feel so lucky to be playing a character that is loved by so many.” The show’s narrative revolves around the holiday time, when probed about the reason behind such a creative choice, director Rhys Thomas said, “A character like Clint just trying to live his life and the trouble is coming to find him. It’s a trope I think. Setting it at Christmas time allows that clash of family time with business time, it’s a classic combo.” Clint Barton not just teams up with Kate but also guides her through the course of the show’s journey.
Indo-Asian News Service
