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JamesG · 09-15-2014, 09:20 PM

Universal Reuniting Matt Damon & Paul Greengrass for Another Jason Bourne Film
by Mike Fleming Jr
September 15, 2014

Jason Bourne is coming back. Universal Pictures has begun making deals with Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass to reunite for their third film in The Bourne Identity series, sources tell me.

This is an absolute stunner — and Universal would not comment nor would the reps — because Greengrass told Deadline as recently as last year that once Bourne regained his memory, there was no place else for the character to go creatively.

His search formed the spine for the trilogy Damon starred in.

Well, they’ve figured it out. I’m told that the studio is so bullish on this that the intention is to make the reteam the next Bourne film to go into production to make the July 16, 2016, release slot that Universal had previously assigned to an untitled Bourne film.

That means it would step in front of the spinoff sequel that is to reprise Jeremy Renner and be directed by Fast & Furious architect Justin Lin. That film, which began with the Tony Gilroy-directed The Bourne Legacy, remains in development.

I thought its premise— Renner plays one of several genetically altered assassins, all of whom are targeted for death — was smart and satisfying on its own. Universal intends to continue that series and to broaden its franchise base, much the way that MARVEL cranks out superhero films. The Bourne Legacy was a good start to a new franchise, but Jason Bourne is a hard act to follow.

Now, franchise-hungry Universal has both of them. Lin can probably use the time, as he signed on to direct the second season of the HBO series "True Detective".

http://deadline.com/2014/09/universa...e-film-834821/

Flying Dutchman · 09-17-2014, 09:52 AM

Thanks JamesG Can always depend on you to bring the good news.

irehtman · 09-23-2014, 10:34 PM

One thing wrong about this current Bourne series, containing Matt Damon in it, was the overchanging in the line-writing in both supremacy and ultimatum films.

Overchanging doesn't work at all.

JamesG · 11-09-2014, 07:33 PM

Matt Damon is Playing Jason Bourne Again — Find Out When!
Nov 9, 2014
by Sadie Gennis

Matt Damon will reprise his role as Jason Bourne for the fourth time.

Damon's best friend Ben Affleck revealed the news to E! News at an event celebrating the duo's show "Project Greenlight". "Well, Damon's going to be doing a Bourne movie next fall when I've just lost any semblance of physical fitness," Affleck said.

Damon confirmed the news, saying: "Yes, next year. It'll be in 2016 when the movie will actually come out. Paul Greengrass is going to do another one and that's all I ever said. I just needed him to say yes."

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Matt-Dam...e-1088975.aspx

09-15-2014, 09:20 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,127	Official: Matt Damon To Return as Jason Bourne Universal Reuniting Matt Damon & Paul Greengrass for Another Jason Bourne Film by Mike Fleming Jr September 15, 2014 Jason Bourne is coming back. Universal Pictures has begun making deals with Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass to reunite for their third film in The Bourne Identity series, sources tell me. This is an absolute stunner — and Universal would not comment nor would the reps — because Greengrass told Deadline as recently as last year that once Bourne regained his memory, there was no place else for the character to go creatively. His search formed the spine for the trilogy Damon starred in. Well, they’ve figured it out. I’m told that the studio is so bullish on this that the intention is to make the reteam the next Bourne film to go into production to make the July 16, 2016, release slot that Universal had previously assigned to an untitled Bourne film. That means it would step in front of the spinoff sequel that is to reprise Jeremy Renner and be directed by Fast & Furious architect Justin Lin. That film, which began with the Tony Gilroy-directed The Bourne Legacy, remains in development. I thought its premise— Renner plays one of several genetically altered assassins, all of whom are targeted for death — was smart and satisfying on its own. Universal intends to continue that series and to broaden its franchise base, much the way that MARVEL cranks out superhero films. The Bourne Legacy was a good start to a new franchise, but Jason Bourne is a hard act to follow. Now, franchise-hungry Universal has both of them. Lin can probably use the time, as he signed on to direct the second season of the HBO series "True Detective". http://deadline.com/2014/09/universa...e-film-834821/ Attached Images
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09-17-2014, 09:52 AM	#2
Flying Dutchman Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,266	Thanks JamesG Can always depend on you to bring the good news.

09-23-2014, 10:34 PM	#3
irehtman Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 15, 2013 Location: Montgomery County, Maryland Posts: 4,826	One thing wrong about this current Bourne series, containing Matt Damon in it, was the overchanging in the line-writing in both supremacy and ultimatum films. Overchanging doesn't work at all.

11-09-2014, 07:33 PM	#4
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,127	Matt Damon is Playing Jason Bourne Again — Find Out When! Nov 9, 2014 by Sadie Gennis Matt Damon will reprise his role as Jason Bourne for the fourth time. Damon's best friend Ben Affleck revealed the news to E! News at an event celebrating the duo's show "Project Greenlight". "Well, Damon's going to be doing a Bourne movie next fall when I've just lost any semblance of physical fitness," Affleck said. Damon confirmed the news, saying: "Yes, next year. It'll be in 2016 when the movie will actually come out. Paul Greengrass is going to do another one and that's all I ever said. I just needed him to say yes." http://www.tvguide.com/News/Matt-Dam...e-1088975.aspx