Actor and singer Jeremy Renner, best known for playing Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, has volunteered to narrate Guion The Lion, an inspirational children’s book that celebrates the differences in all children through a colorful and exciting journey.
This choice came after meeting author Rebecca Wilson Macsovits and her son Guion, who happens to have Down syndrome, at the Avengers: Endgame premiere. Guion, who is also the inspiration behind the book, formed a connection with the actor, making it a natural step for Renner to lend his voice to the project.
“Guion is a role-model. When we met, I knew he was an incredible young man and I instantly connected with him. When I found out that he was the idea behind his mother’s children book, Guion The Lion, I knew it was going to be special, and it certainly was,” says Jeremy Renner. “The book is all about accepting our differences, which is something that we really need to teach our children at a young age. I hope that I can help further this important message by lending my voice to this project and encourage everyone to stop, listen and accept each other for who we are.”
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