It is the fifth television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe MCU produced by Marvel Studios , sharing continuity with the films of the franchise and taking place after the events of the film Avengers: Endgame It sees Clint Barton as he partners with Kate Bishop to confront enemies from his past to be with his family in time for Christmas. Igla served as head writer with Rhys Thomas leading the directing team.
The series was officially announced that July and Igla joined in September, with Steinfeld unofficially attached at that point. Steinfeld and additional cast members were confirmed, and filming concluded in late April Additional shooting took place in Atlanta, Georgia.
Matt Fraction and David Aja 's Hawkeye comic run served as a major influence on the series. Hawkeye premiered with its first two episodes on November 24, , and ran for six episodes, concluding on December The series received positive reviews, with critics highlighting the action sequences and the chemistry between Renner and Steinfeld.
A year after the events of Avengers: Endgame , [ 2 ] Clint Barton must partner with Kate Bishop to confront enemies from his past as the Ronin to get back to his family in time for Christmas. Adam Pascal cameos as Lead Citizen in the musical.
The plot was expected to follow Barton as he bequeaths the mantle of Hawkeye to Kate Bishop. Feige was set to produce the limited series, which would run for six to eight episodes.
