Who is Yi Zhou?
Yi Zhou is a renowned Chinese filmmaker, writer, and producer known for her innovative short films featured at Sundance and Cannes. She has also held solo exhibitions and collaborated with major brands such as Chanel, Hennessy, and Bobbi Brown.
Controversy Involving Jeremy Renner
Yi Zhou recently gained global attention due to her involvement with Marvel star Jeremy Renner in two major projects: the documentary Chronicles of Disney and the AI-animated feature Stardust Future. What began as promising collaborations has turned into a public controversy.
Allegations Against Renner
Zhou publicly accused Renner of sexual harassment, intimidation, and threatening to report her to immigration authorities (ICE). She alleges that Renner first contacted her in June 2025 after seeing her work and sent her
"personal and intimate photographs".
He also proposed a long-term romantic relationship, which Zhou initially accepted, signing agreements allowing the use of his likeness, image, archival material, and social media content for her projects.
"What began as a promising collaboration on Yi Zhou's documentary 'Chronicles of Disney' and the AI-animated feature 'Stardust Future' has now erupted into a firestorm, exposing the dark side of working with Jeremy Renner."
Projects Involved
- Chronicles of Disney – a documentary directed by Yi Zhou
- Stardust Future – an AI-animated feature with involvement from Renner
Summary
Yi Zhou, a respected filmmaker, accused Jeremy Renner of sexual misconduct and threats during their collaboration on two high-profile projects, highlighting serious issues behind the scenes of Hollywood partnerships.
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