The Bourne Film Series' fifth movie, Bourne 5, is confirmed for production and is currently in the works. Following his role in the first Bourne Films and opting out of 2012's The Bourne Legacy, viewers didn't think they would be seeing Matt Damon's Jason Bourne again. Several actors, returning and new, may also join him soon enough.
In an interview with E! News, the actor has confirmed his involvement in the latest of the movie franchise. He said he will be joining the film with director Paul Greengrass of The Bourne Legacy and The Bourne Ultimatum. Damon stated in previous reports that he would not return to the films without Greengrass on board - which is exactly what happened with the fourth movie.
This leads to the question... what will happen to The Bourne Legacy's protagonist Aaron Cross? According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Damon-Greengrass team up could spell trouble for a follow-up film for Jeremy Renner's character under director Justin Lin.
Things might still be looking up for the Renner-Lin arm of the series, according to producer Frank Marshall while talking to THR. He insisted that the 2016 sequel of The Bourne Legacy is moving forward and its development under way. Some talks are ongoing as to perhaps Jason Bourne and Aaron Cross could co-exist in separate movies under the same film franchise.
Speaking of additional casting surprises, Swedish star Alicia Vikander will star opposite Damon's character, according to a report by Deadline.com. Julia Stiles will also be reprising her role as covert agent Nicky Parsons. Stiles appeared as the primary heroine in the first three films.
Bourne 5 (or the Bourne Film that is yet to be titled) is the latest in the Bourne Film Series based on the late Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Series novels. It is scheduled for release on July 15, 2016. The films are commercial and box-office success and procured numerous awards such as three Academy Award wins for The Bourne Ultimatum.
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