Filmmaker Edward Berger (left) and Matt Damon in ‘The Bourne Ultimatum’.Photo:Robert Okine/Getty; Jasin Boland/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock
Robert Okine/Getty; Jasin Boland/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock
A newJason Bournemovie is on the way.
Deadlinereportedthis week that Universal Pictures is in early stages of developing another sequel in the action franchise.
Director Edward Berger, who made last year’sAll Quiet on the Western Front, is attached to direct the movie, multiple outlets reported. Also, casting — including whetherMatt Damonwould return as the series' titular character — has not yet begun.
Berger broke out last year withAll Quiet on the Western Front, an adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque’s 1928 World War I novel. The filmwon four Oscarsearlier this year, including Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Production Design and Best International Film.
Edward Berger on March 12, 2023.Cindy Ord/VF23/Getty
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Matt Damon and Franka Potente in ‘The Bourne Identity’.Egon Endrenyi/Hypnotic/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock
Egon Endrenyi/Hypnotic/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock
Jeremy RennerandEdward Nortonstarred in 2012’sThe Bourne Legacy, a spinoff of the series that followed Renner’s own spy character Aaron Cross. Damon then returned to reprise his role and reunited with Greengrass for 2016’sJason Bourne.
TheBournemovies also starJulia Stiles, whose character Nicky Parsons appears alongside Damon in four of the series' five films. Brian Cox portrayed an antagonist named Ward Abbott in the series' first two films, while Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander, Vincent Cassel and Riz Ahmed each played supporting roles in the most recent entry.
Back in 2017, Damon toldThe Toronto Sunthat a new Bourne movie “would have to be a pretty incredible story to get us all back on the horse.”
“This last one didn’t do as well as the one we did 10 years ago, so maybe people are done with the character,” he said at the time. “We all love working together and those movies are a lot of fun to make so we sure would be happy to do it. If we can figure out a good story.”
source: people.com
