HAWKEYE Will Also Address Clint Barton's Origin Story According To Producer Trinh Tran

We know that the upcoming Hawkeye TV series is set to introduce Kate Bishop, but one of the Disney+ show's producers has now detailed plans to delve into Clint Barton's past. Find out more right here...

By JoshWilding - Oct 28, 2019 03:10 AM EST

Filed Under: Hawkeye

The prevailing theory is that Hawkeye's main focus will be introducing Kate Bishop as Clint Barton's replacement, but producer Trinh Tran has now confirmed plans to also delve into the Avenger's origin story. That's something which has never really been tackled in the MCU and while we know he worked for S.H.I.E.L.D. and has a family, that's honestly about it.

"Well, I chose that one specifically because we haven't gotten a chance to tell Clint Barton's story," she said when asked why she chose to work on the upcoming Disney+ TV series. "You've seen Thor have several movies. You know his backstory. Cap has several movies, Tony has a few, so they've all had their chance, and Clint Barton hasn't gotten a chance to tell his past."

"I'm excited for that, and I'm also excited that there is a young girl coming in who wants to be Hawkeye," she added, alluding to plans for Hailee Steinfeld's Kate Bishop in Hawkeye.

"[Matt] Fraction's run is absolutely one of the most amazing things. I remember sitting there are reading through the Fraction run and going, this is amazing. This is absolutely amazing. This is something we can do. So wanting to tell Clint's backstory, after reading Fraction's run and getting excited for Kate Bishop there's something really interesting that I think the two of them can have."

Delving into Hawkeye's past could mean that Trickshot, the hero's villainous brother, could appear. We may also find out whether this version of the hero has any hearing difficulties, something which has played into a lot of his comic book adventures. Either way, it will be fun to get to know Clint better, especially if this show will be his last ride in this shared world.

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28 Comments

Kumkani - 10/28/2019, 3:42 AM

I really should read the Fraction run soon. Keep putting it off.

bkmeijer2 - 10/28/2019, 5:00 AM

Finally, my favorite Avengers is gonna get his origin

Vigor - 10/28/2019, 5:07 AM

@MalseMarcel - my favorite too! Pre mcu
Now cap is. But Hawkeye still up there 😊

QuietStorm - 10/28/2019, 6:24 AM

@Vigor @malsemarcel - I never even heard of Hawkeye prior to the MCU and he definitely became one of my favorites. Always felt he grounded the crew in a great way. Love this scene!

DoubleD - 10/28/2019, 5:07 AM

Wolverine VS Hulk :)

Repian - 10/28/2019, 5:07 AM

Barney Barton (Trickshot)

Vigor - 10/28/2019, 5:20 AM

@Repian - great casting choice

DoubleD - 10/28/2019, 5:15 AM

For Avengers 5 we need The Immortal World War Hulk :) They all fall to the Hulk.

Vigor - 10/28/2019, 5:21 AM

@DoubleD - this article is about Hawkeye friend lol

DoubleD - 10/28/2019, 5:38 AM

@Vigor - But there is a Rumors List !!! Live with it lol

Dmont177 - 10/28/2019, 1:06 PM

@Vigor - You gotta blame Josh for including a list of completely unrelated stuff to this

NoAssemblyReqd - 10/28/2019, 5:23 AM

Weird how Jeremy Renner’s personal drama just evaporated from the news cycle. I thought for sure he’d be a pariah by now, deserved or not, and HAWKEYE would be retooled. Is it merely a function of the popularity of the MCU (and likable figures like Chris Evans and RDJ) that the public is giving him the benefit of the doubt?