Last month it was revealed that Universal is trying to lure Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass back to the Bourne franchise, with producer Frank Marshall revealing that the series “is now on two tracks” – one focussed on Damon’s Jason Bourne, and the other on Jeremy Renner’s Aaron Cross, protagonist of The Bourne Legacy.
During an interview with The Huffington Post to promote his new film Kill the Messenger, Renner offered up his thoughts on Damon’s potential return as well as the chances of the two spies teaming up for a crossover.
“I think it really opens up the world and it keeps Bourne’s character active… I think Cross’ character is already going to continue to be active. I think it will take creatives to bring them together, which is what I think is ultimately the plan… I love the idea of Greengrass and Damon… or whatever it might be, let them be adversaries, let them become buddies, whatever the heck it might be, them coming together would be a pretty tremendous thing.”
Are you excited about a “shared” Bourne universe featuring the two characters, and how would you feel about Jason Bourne and Aaron Cross teaming up?
The fifth Bourne movie is set for release on July 15th, 2016. At this point, it’s unconfirmed whether that date will be occupied by Damon and Greengrass, or if it will see the release of the planned Bourne Legacy sequel, which has Justin Lin (Fast & Furious) attached to direct.
Originally published October 2, 2014. Updated April 13, 2018.
