The Bourne series was of the highest calibre and consistency until recently. Doug Liman’s Identity followed by Paul Greengrass’ Supremacy and Ultimatum formed an intelligent and bold trilogy centring around amnesic spy Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) and was based on Robert Ludlum’s novels. Last year’s The Bourne Legacy switched focus to Aaron Cross (Jeremy Renner), another subject of the tests forced on Bourne. Tony Gilroy was the director but the Damon absented film fell flat. A fifth film could now be on the cards with a new director well versed in action sequels.
Justin Lin is the Taiwan born director who’s directed four of the six Fast Films: Tokyo Drift, Fast and Furious, Fast 5 and Fast 6. James Wan is taking over with Fast 7 next year leaving Lin’s space for a new feature open. We think it’s likely that Lin will direct with Sherlock Holmes (the movie) writer Anthony Peckham and star Jeremy Renner. Matt Damon won’t return so the movie needs a huge star in a supporting role (yes I do not count Rachel Weisz and Edward Norton as huge stars just yet). Bryan Cranston maybe if their after a villain or maybe Mark Wahlberg if they need a bit of an epic but funny sidekick role.
Dan Stevens is of cause best known for his role as Matthew Crawley on ITV’s Downton Abbey. He recently broadened his pallet with a lead role in drama Summer in February. He could be joining star Ben Stiller (Tropic Thunder) and director Shawn Levy (Real Steel) for the third instalment of the comedy adventure series Night At the Museum. He’ll be playing Lancelot, the knight of the yet uncast King Arthur, in this imaginative fantasy sequel which could also see Robin Williams reprise the role of Teddy Roosevelt. Will Steve Coogan and Amy Adams also return?
The Bourne Betrayal – 2016?
Night at the Museum 3 – 2016?
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