SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 05: Chris Evans attends the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards at Barker Hangar on June 05, 2022 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for MTV); BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 18: Jeremy Renner attends the 35th Annual American Cinematheque Awards Honoring Scarlett Johansson at The Beverly Hilton on November 18, 2021 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for American Cinematheque)

Jeremy Rennercan always count on friendChris Evansto be there for him.

Shortly after Renner, 52, posted a message on social media aboutbeing on the mend and looking forward with a positive outlookafter hissnowplow accident, Evans, 41, reacted with a light-hearted response to his Marvel costar.

“That’s one tough mf’er,” Evanswroteafter Renner posted a photograph of himself in a bed receiving what appeared to be physical therapy. He then asked, “Has anyone even checked on the snowcat???” referring to the PistenBully vehicle that was involved in Renner’s accident.

In response, Renner showcased that his humor remains intact after his accident,writing backto Evans: “Love you brother…. I did check on the snow cat , she needs fuel.”

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TheMayor of Kingstownstar suffered “blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries,” according to a statement from his rep, and underwent emergency surgery the next day.

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Jeremy Renner in hospital

A source close to Renner told PEOPLE this month thatwhile the actor is on the mend, he faces “a long road to recovery.”

“Jeremy is making positive progress,” continued the source, echoing a sentiment from Renner’s sister Kym, who also told PEOPLE thatThe Avengersstarwas “crushing all progress goals.”

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In his latest Instagram post, Renner detailed his ongoing recovery.

“Morning workouts, resolutions all changed this particular new years …. Spawned from tragedy for my entire family, and quickly focused into uniting actionable love ❤️,” he wrote.

The actor then said that he wanted “to thank EVERYONE for their messages and thoughtfulness for my family and I …. Much love and appreciation to you all,” adding, “These 30 plus broken bones will mend , grow stronger, just like the love and bond with family and friends deepens. Love and blessings to you all 🙏❤️🙏.”

Prior to that, Renner revealed that he hadreturned to his Nevada homefor the first time after his accident in a different social media post.

Replying to a tweet from the officialMayor of KingstownTwitter account about the series' season two premiere, Renner indicated he was able to watch the new episode of his Paramount+ series from the comfort of his own home, writing, “Outside my brain fog in recovery, I was very excited to watch episode 201 with my family at home 🙏❤️🙏.”

source: people.com