Who is the reporter that was critical of the film American Hustle ?
After starring with Dallas Roberts in the comedy - drama " Ingenious " and starring in the short - lived television series " The Unusuals " , Renner went on to achieve critical success for his portrayal as bomb disposal expert , Sergeant William James in the 2009 Iraq war thriller " The Hurt Locker " ( directed by Kathryn Bigelow ) .