Why did Matt Damon not play in The Bourne Legacy?

Why did Matt Damon not play in The Bourne Legacy?

The titular character Jason Bourne does not appear in The Bourne Legacy, as actor Matt Damon chose not to return for the fourth film, due to Paul Greengrass not directing.

Is Jason Bourne 2016 a remake?

Jason Bourne is a 2016 American action-thriller film directed by Paul Greengrass and written by Greengrass and Christopher Rouse. It is the fifth installment of the Bourne film series and a direct sequel to The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)....Jason Bourne (film)

Jason Bourne
Box office	$415.5 million

Who is the woman in Jason Bourne?

During a period spanning four Bourne films, 14 years and countless fistfights, Julia Stiles has played Nicky Parsons, a former Operation Treadstone agent and BFF of superspy Jason Bourne.

Is Bourne Ultimatum the last movie?

Directed by Paul Greengrass, 2007's The Bourne Ultimatum was the most successful film of the franchise. It concluded the trilogy that began with Doug Liman's The Bourne Identity in 2002, and Greengrass continued with The Bourne Supremacy in 2004. Greengrass and Damon reunited in 2016 with a fourth movie, Jason Bourne.

Who replaced Matt Damon in Bourne Legacy?

In 2012, an attempt was made to continue the franchise with Jeremy Renner and Tony Gilroy replacing Damon and Greengrass. But The Bourne Legacy only made marginally more than the 2002 original, and about half the total of 2007's The Bourne Ultimatum.

Is Bourne Legacy a flop?

After the relative flop of The Bourne Legacy starring Jeremy Renner, the franchise returned with moderate success in the form of 2016's Jason Bourne, with Matt Damon back in the hot seat as the titular former agent. ... Franchise producer Ben Smith is working on the upcoming Bourne spin-off TV series Treadstone.

What happened to Jason Bourne's wife Marie?

As they drove away, Bourne requests Marie to drive but she ends up being fatally shot by Kirill who mistakenly believed that Bourne was the driver, causing the vehicle to drive into a river. Bourne attempted to save her, but she was already dead. Her body and the vehicle was later found in the river.

Were Jason Bourne and Nikki together?

Given the risks she takes to help Bourne it seems likely they did have a relationship before the events of The Bourne Identity, but while Nicky may still have lingering romantic feelings for Bourne, he doesn't appear to return them.

What actors have played Jason Bourne?

• Matt Damon has played Jason Bourne in three of the four past movies, with Avengers star Jeremy Renner taking the lead in the last movie; The Bourne Legacy .

Who are the actors in Jason Bourne?

• Report This. Matt Damon and Julia Stiles are the only actor and actress from the original trilogy to reprise their roles as Jason Bourne and Nicky Parsons, respectively. While David Strathairn, Joan Allen, and Edward Norton's characters are still living when we last see them, they are never spoken of, or referenced.

Who are the characters in Jason Bourne?

• Unlike the novel, which features Jason Bourne as the principal character, the film centers on black ops agent Aaron Cross (played by Jeremy Renner), an original character. In addition to Renner, the film stars Rachel Weisz and Edward Norton.

Who played Jason Bourne character?

• The Bourne Legacy (film) Unlike the novel, which features Jason Bourne as the principal character, the film centers on black ops agent Aaron Cross (played by Jeremy Renner ), an original character. In addition to Renner, the film stars Rachel Weisz and Edward Norton .