Jeremy Renner 'learned a lot from Tom Cruise'

Jeremy Renner has said that he learned a lot from Tom Cruise on Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.

The actor revealed that he is still starstruck by the 49-year-old, adding that he couldn't say no to working with Cruise on the fourth instalment of the action franchise.

"It's a strange feeling when Tom Cruise calls your house," Renner told the Huffington Post. "I'd met him several times over the years, and we'd sat down to discuss the movie.

"So I went home, the phone rang 15 minutes later, and it was Tom Cruise, asking if I wanted to do it. I couldn't say no, and it all worked out, and I've learned a lot from the guy this past year."

Renner went on to praise Cruise, saying that it was "inspiring" to work with him.

"Tom was very generous with time and compliments," he said. "He was very hands-on, and makes you feel part of it, so it was the opposite of intimidating, it was inspiring. He sets a high bar of wanting to make the film as great as it can be, with the best stunts. So we all just wanted to make the film great as well."

Renner previously admitted that he does not think of himself as being famous, saying that he has enjoyed the increased attention after struggling for over a decade.

Earlier this month, Renner claimed that he doesn't feel "cool" despite having starred alongside Cruise.