The general reception for The Bourne Legacy was noticeably cooler than for previous Bourne sequels, and the diminished interest was reflected in terms of box office (dropping from Ultimatum‘s $442 million to Legacy‘s $232 million worldwide total). However, an important factor that has kept people buzzing about Bourne 5 has been the idea that it will serve as a ‘crossover’, uniting Matt Damon as Jason Bourne and Legacy‘s Jeremy Renner as Aaron Cross.
Series producer Frank Marshall has made it known that both Renner and his Legacy costar Rachel Weisz will return for future Bourne installments, while voicing his hope that Damon might join them. The latter, however, is starting to downplay the possibility – now that he has a better understanding of what, exactly, happens in Legacy.
When we spoke to Damon at Comic-Con over the summer, he reiterated his long-standing creed that he’s only really interested in returning as the Bourne character if Paul Greengrass comes back as director – in addition to making it clear that his involvement (or lack thereof) with Bourne 5 is not a sure thing. Movieline recently caught up with the actor, but he didn’t have any major updates on that situation beyond “There has not been any movement.”
Damon admitted that he’s not yet seen Legacy but, from what he’s been told, the storyline makes the proposition of his return for Bourne 5 more complicated. As he put it:
“… From what I understand, ['Legacy'] kind of relives [The Bourne Ultimatum] from a different perspective. What that means, because they use our actors and characters, is that whatever they said [in 'Legacy'] is true and so we’d have to acknowledge it in any Bourne movie that we’d do. And that makes it really tough. I don’t think we can do the Dallas it-was-all-a-dream scenario . I don’t think the audience would go for that after they paid money to see a movie.”
Rachel Weisz and Jeremy Renner in ‘Bourne Legacy’
Legacy does indeed expand the Bourne universe and suggest there’s potential for more stories to tell; in fact, there were a few plot threads left dangling (following the film’s somewhat anti-climactic conclusion) that could readily be picked up in a fifth installment. The problem, however, is that Bourne’s story still isn’t one of them. As Damon put it:
“I’d really love to do another one because I love the character, [but it's] a real struggle to extend the franchise… [Bourne's search to] find his identity [is done, so] where do you go next?”
NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke announced last month that more Bourne movies are on the way, so it’s really a question of whether the studio(s) can find the right script – not to mention, right salary – to convince Damon that Bourne 5 is worth his time. The actor is in a place where he can prioritize artistically-satisfying projects (see: The Promised Land) over easy paychecks, so we’ll have to wait and see what happens next.
Are you still interested in Bourne 5 if Matt Damon does not return?
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Source: Movieline
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havent seen legacy yet, but i like that universe so i will still see bourne 5 if damon doesnt do it, but i will be dissapointed.
Legacy is good [in this man's opinion, anyway]. It’s not as good as the previous three but it’s still a worthwhile entry in the Bourne series. I will be dissappointed as well if Damon doesn’t come back but what can you do.
I loved Legacy. I was afraid it wouldn’t be as good, but I think it was better. And 300 million isn’t exactly a failure. Legacy still did better then the first Bourne film. I would rather Matt damon not do it if he isn’t into it. Jeremy Renner is far more believable as a spy/assassin. He looks more athletic, and portrayed someone that although highly competent, was still running for his life. I liked that a lot better then Matt Damon’s always cool and collected demeanor. Plus I thought that Legacy made more sense. Cross is trying to keep his brain from degrading. Anyone would risk his life to keep from becoming mentally slow and losing their independence. I NEVER understood Bournes motivation. He really needed to find himself? If it was me I would just wait for the memory to come back. Besides it was clear after two minutes that Bournes past was best forgotten. So his motivation never set well with me. Croiss is just tougher, and yet more vulnerable in a good way.
This is disappointing. I loved the trilogy, I have not yet seen the Bourne legacy. Won’t be seeing it tho. I really do hope they bring back Matt Damon.
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I saw ‘Legacy’ twice. I enjoyed the expanding universe and didn’t mind the lack of Matt Damon because Jeremy Renner definitely held his own. His stunts were grounded enough that they seemed very plausible but extraordinary at the same time. If they could unite Bourne and Cross it’d be great but its not necessary. Cross isn’t finishing anything Bourne started. They both want revenge but for different reasons. They don’t really need to team up. I like where the series is headed.
The problem with Bourne Legacy is that it’s just not Bourne. They tinker with ideas that don’t fit the original Bourne world. Aaron Cross is nothing more than a Captain America type Super Solider. It’s got the action but it doesn’t have the depth as the previous three. And the key issue is, Bourne isn’t in it. Go on and make another spy-thriller just don’t cash in on a brand when the name of the brand doesn’t feature in the story.
I actually thought Cross had a great vulnerability of his own. As for being a super soldier …well in what way is Bourne NOT a super Soldier??? Bourne does completely impossible things and beats up people that would slay Matt Damon in one second. So I honestly don’t see the difference. Actually the only difference is that Renner looks more athletic so you actually believev it, and they give a better explanation for why some guy can accomplish the deeded. With Bourne he just beat incredible odds, and did impossible things( just like Cross) but with no explanation for why he was so superior. Training??? Really? They are both super soldiers. They both have vulnerability.
he haven´t seen the movie. o.k. i understand that they are after they´ve ended a movie on partys or events and other things to spend their money. but, i would be very interessted if it was my franchise(what a dream) and would proof my follower. some actors haven´t deserved to get actors and millionaires,and we watch the movies from him to make him richer. a-class actors are getting too much money.now,again to the -bourne- movies. j.renner should stay the maine character in the movies.
I was so full of myself in thinking that despite all the talk and denials that at some point either at the end of the movie or during an end credits button scene that Damon would appear and set the stage for a sequel with him and Renner.
As usual I was wrong. ;(
It would still love for it to happen though. So let’s hope the money talks and the whole crew gets back together again along with Renner and we get to see something special.
Otherwise any future Bourne movies will be rentals for me. I enjoyed Legacy but Bourne movies without Damon aren’t something I’m willing to pay theater money for again…
Liked Bourne Legacy a lot still hoping that Damon will return for Bourne 5 maybe his opinion will change after seeing Legacy. I’d love to see a crossover and i’d really like to see Greengrass come back to direct Bourne 5 but if that does become the case i say make it the final Bourne movie for the franchise (at least unitl they reboot it lol) and make it about Cross and Bourne taking down all the agencies for good.
Make it about Bourne and Cross taking down the CIA? You do realize the CIA are actually good guys, right? You know 9/11? Well the reason that stuff doesn’t happen every day is the CIA. Actually it would be better if they stopped making the American Defense the bad guys. They will make another movie. It probably won’t have Damon in it. I think Damon is far too stuck up to share a film. But it would be nice if they had Bourne and Cross actually helping our country for a change.
no Damon, no 5th film. I can’t see Universal going forward without his involvement, the paltry numbers for “Legacy” solidify that, plus it was no where near the level of the first three.
300 million is FAR from paltry. It beats Bourne Identity. Just not Bourne Ultimatum.
The Bourne Legacy was one of the worst films I have seen of all time, and I had the unfortunate pleasure to sit through it since my friend bought my ticket. Didn’t have a clear plot didn’t have an ending the film was just empty a huge disappointment for a Bourne film. It felt like a plot for a made for TV movie. I mean to confrontation in the end between Renner and Norton? Are you kidding me on that. The shaky camera was horrible at its best you barely saw anything or it was just one huge headache. The ending fight your kidding me that was it, what was the damn plot was it only about him getting some drugs it was like it’s missing another 90 minutes to much time is spent on crap referencing the other films and more talking. The trailer sold it as a heavy action film making that even worse. The ending left me waving my hands saying that was ****** it then madly running to the screen and punching the screen and swearing to the top of my lungs until a security guard threw me out. I wouldn’t recommend this for anyone. Gosh I don’t even want to remember it.
The Bourne Legacy was one of the best films I have seen of all time, and I had the pleasure to sit through it since my friend bought my ticket. It had a clear plot and it had a great ending and it was a huge triumph for a Bourne film. It felt like a plot for a made for TV movie but kicked ass as on the big screen aswell. I mean to confrontation in the end between Renner and Norton was excellent. The shaky camera was wonderful at its best you saw everything and it was done wonderfully. The ending fight was great,the damn plot was really great and so great i’d give the movie like another 90 minutes such as more time spent on referencing the other films and more talking. The trailer sold it as a heavy action film making that even better. The ending left me waving my hands saying that was ****** awesome then madly running to the screen and hugging the screen and cheering to the top of my lungs until a security guard threw me out. I would recommend this for anyone!
It had a very clear cut plot. The ending mirrored the first Bourne film. It had two people who helped each other through an amazing ordeal finally free from persuit and now able to relax and get to know each other. Its not the fault of the film if some people can’t figure out a very clearly stated plot line. I am sorry you didn’t like it. But none of what you say is true.
with a 20 million offer I think he can reprise his role as Bourne
Legacy looked like just what it was – a cynical cash grab for all concerned. Dreadful plot, dialogue, stunts, no tension; dreadful, dreadful. Bourne movies are smart and original, they are socially conscious, they have a SOUL. Or, perhaps one should say, Greegrass and Damon have those things.
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Mr Damon needs to watch Legacy himself… it wouldn’t at all be difficult to bring Bourne back into the series. Yes, the search for his identity is over, but maybe he’s still willing to fight the good fight against Outcome (like he did against Treadstone). If anything, to me it looked like Cross might actually want to find Bourne for some reason (don’t ask me why, it’s just the feeling I got from watching the movie)
I haven’t read the books (so I may very well be wrong on this), but wasn’t there a team-up with Bourne and Cross?
Either way, Bourne can come back, and I sure hope Damon sees the light… even though Renner was very good, the franchise needs Bourne back IMO.
Matt Damon as Jason Bourne, is undoubtably one of the best trilogies ever, and its a pity if he doesn’t come back. The revenue takes alone show is value in the leading role.
to be true, i didn´t liked the whole bourne serious, i have found them too cold. i´ve been always a bond fan and will stay loyal to him. but, i know also my friends like the bourne movies, i just liked -legacy-.
The First 3 parts were awesome, no doubt about it. But the latest one is boring comparatively. I think series lacking interesting story and that’s what Matt Damon is saying.
No Matt Damon – No Bourne franchise!! It’s really THAT simple.
No Matt Damon – No Bourne franchise!! It’s really THAT simple.
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I doubt I would watch another Bourne sequel that doesn’t have Jason Bourne in it. The Bourne Legacy was an okay action movie, but it wasn’t of the same caliber as the other three. If they make another one without Jason Bourne, they should call it something like The Continuing Adventurous of Aaron Cross. jk
Please dont stop dis series please make da film faster i m tired of waiting its 5th
While there are a host of reasons why I felt the film was patchy in overall quality, I am always bemused at people who say the ‘original three’ are a cut above. ‘Ultimatum’ was a by-the-numbers job and it showed.
‘Legacy’ surprised me by not trying too hard to imitate the previous three, and came out a better film than ‘Ultimatum’.
Moby on the soundtrack was, alas, an unwelcome reminder of past glories.
@mattdamon – please make bourne 5 a reality !
Scenario: Cross Meets Bourne….EPIC !
Not sure about Damon’s comments and the “pills” making it difficult to continue his character. He was Treadstone, Cross was Outcome. Different programs. The pills could’ve been a way to figure out why Bourne went off the rails. It’s simple….Bourne escaped, they know it because they found no body. Cross is still on the run. Nortons character still needs them gone. There are places to go with this.
I would like to have seen Matt Damon in the Bourne Supremacy. It was his series. No Matt Damon, no Bourne Supremacy
He was excellent in it. They could have thought of a good final ending to the series.