Matt Damon recently revealed that he’s “anxious” to make another installment in the ‘Bourne’ movie franchise in a new interview.
The Jason Bourne movies based on Robert Ludlum’s Bourne book trilogy have remained a beloved action-movie franchise for over two decades. Matt Damon’s portrayal of the titular character in 2002’s The Bourne Identity initiated the series’ success. Damon has consistently portrayed Bourne throughout the franchise with the exception of 2012’s The Bourne Legacy where his character was referenced but not depicted.
Despite the gap since the release of the last film Jason Bourne reports suggest that a new installment is in development generating anticipation among fans eager for more Bourne action. Stay tuned for updates on the upcoming Bourne film as details emerge.
When Is the New ‘Jason Bourne’ Movie Coming Out?
Unfortunately a specific release date for the upcoming Bourne movie has not been announced. The last installment, Jason Bourne was released in 2016 and there had been no official updates on a sequel for several years. However it was reported in November 2023 by Deadline that a new sequel was officially in development. Despite this development the exact theatrical release date for the film remains uncertain until filming is completed.
Cast & Crew
Following reports of the new sequel in development director Edward Berger was the only individual named as part of the crew. Known for his work on the 2022 film All Quiet on the Western Front, the German director brings his expertise to the Bourne franchise. While the cast lineup remains unclear it’s expected that Matt Damon will reprise his role as Jason Bourne, the titular character.
Damon has shown enthusiasm for returning to the franchise indicating his willingness to continue his portrayal of Bourne. As for potential new faces in the upcoming movie details remain scarce. Fans eagerly anticipate updates on the cast and crew as the project progresses with expectations high for another thrilling addition to the iconic Bourne series under Berger’s direction.
What Has Matt Damon Said About a New ‘Jason Bourne’ Movie?
Despite the limited information available about the upcoming sequel Matt Damon expressed his eagerness to reprise his role as Jason Bourne a character he first portrayed in 2002’s The Bourne Identity. During a February 2024 appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Damon revealed that he had not received any specific details about the project but expressed his desire to collaborate with the director.
He stated “I would love to work with him – he’s working on it. I’m as anxious as you are to see if this thing is – I hope it’s great and that we can do it.” Damon’s enthusiasm for returning to the franchise echoes the sentiments of fans eagerly anticipating the next installment. With details about the sequel still under wraps Damon’s remarks offer a glimpse into his anticipation and optimism for the potential success of the project leaving audiences eager to learn more about the future of the Bourne series.
Matt Damon expressed his desire to potentially return to the Bourne franchise sooner rather than later during his appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. However he hinted at the possibility of eventually passing on the role of Jason Bourne to a new actor. Recognizing the passage of time Damon acknowledged that he is not getting any younger and implied that there may come a point where someone else will need to take on the iconic character.
While he remains eager to continue portraying Bourne for the time being Damon’s comments suggest that he is open to the idea of passing the torch to a new generation of actors in the future allowing the beloved franchise to evolve while preserving its legacy.
