Jeremy Renner says recording new album was 'pretty intense' amid recovery after near-fatal accident

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jeremy Renner is navigating the emotional aftermath of a near-fatal snowplow accident by stepping into the world of music.

The 'Hawkeye' actor recently unveiled his latest musical endeavor earlier this month, the album titled 'Love and Titanium.'

Jeremy Renner opened up on the writing process for his latest album

Renner, who was critically injured in a slow plow accident on January 1, 2023, opened up on his writing process.

Speaking about the album 'Love and Titanium', the title of which draws inspiration from an ABC interview he gave in April 2023 where he expressed he had been "refueled and refilled with love and titanium" after the accident.

"I got together with some friends and it became quite cathartic as we started writing about it, because it’s pretty intense," he told People.

"It’s about being on the ice after being run over and the thoughts and feelings running through your brain, and a lot of parts of recovery," Renner added.

Jeremy Renner says creating music was 'cathartic' after accident

The 'Dahmer' actor who released the EP 'The Medicine' in 2020 shared that his latest album is a deeply personal musical diary that he believes was instrumental in his healing journey.

Renner shared that the lyrics were inspired by the isolation he felt during his nearly three-week hospitalization following the snowplow accident and said that he found the process of putting his feelings on paper for the album to be "really cathartic and kind of healing."

He further acknowledged the vulnerability of sharing his thoughts and feelings through music, especially since it contrasts with the roles he plays on screen.

"When it comes to music, it’s just me and my thoughts and feelings and perspectives, and so it’s a little bit more revealing, and that’s a little tougher to do," said Renner.

"[It’s] tough to really just kind of be yourself and be open to being judged and criticized and all these things. [It takes] a lot of courage to have to do that… I’m a pretty private guy, but there’s certain things I feel like it’d be a shame if I didn’t [release]," he added.

The actor further revealed that releasing music has provided him an opportunity to showcase his bonding with his 10-year-old daughter Ava who is featured prominently emotional song video 'Wait.'

"It’s a beacon of hope for me and for my daughter as well, and this is a new part of our journey together in recovery and in life,” said Renner.