Jeremy Renner shows off his fine physique in a new photoshoot for Empire magazine to promote his upcoming film The Bourne Legacy

He has made his mark as part of some star-studded ensembles in blockbusters Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol and Avengers Assemble over the last year.
But Jeremy Renner is about to step out of the shadows of the likes of Tom Cruise and Robert Downey Jr as a leading man in one of the most highly-anticipated films of the year: The Bourne Legacy.
The 41-year-old actor proves that he has acquired the fine physique required of a Bourne star in a new photoshoot for Empire magazine, showing off bulging biceps in a tight-fitting T-shirt.
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Born to play Bourne: Jeremy Renner shows off his fine physique in a new photoshoot for Empire magazine to promote his upcoming film The Bourne Legacy

Renner admits he knew that accepting the role, one which made his predecessor Matt Damon achieve superstar status, would change his life forever. 'That’s a huge responsibility,' he says of carrying a blockbuster film on his own.