But now there are reports that this anger might end any of Damon’s participation in a continuation of the series.

“I think if [Bourne Legacy] doesn’t work, we can just ignore it and pretend it didn’t happen, and that’d be fine,” Damon said. “But I expect that it will work and only help us if we did another one, which I’d love to do.”

“At the end of the day, it’s between me and Tony, and we’ll figure it out or we won’t.”

How do you like those apples? (The Playlist)

First off, they are worried that his name doesn’t hold enough weight (yet) to carry such a franchise. Secondly, they like Edgerton for the seemingly toxic role of the Huntsman in Snow White and the Huntsman. Apparently they feel he is a big enough name for that role. Or that Kristen Stewarts brand equity will do most of the heavy lifting there.

If this seems too cut and dry, don’t worry. This Vulture piece also bandies about the names McAvoy and LaBeouf. Maybe the new Bourne lead could be played by a host of actors, like that Bob Dylan biopic. Is Cate Blanchett available?

Again, this is just an offer, so it’s not known whether Renner will take the role should this story pan out, but it clearly demonstrates that the producers don’t want to venture too far from what made the first three installments work, which is fine by me. Here’s to hoping this pans out and the next Bourne hero isn’t Alex Pettyfer.

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Wit Paul Greengrass being "out this bitch," the stage was set for Tony Gilroy to step in and take the helm on the fourth Bourne film. Matt Damon stated he would standby Greengrass, and walk from the project as well. Since that time, everyone was curious what would become of the franchise. Recast? Reboot? A prequelization? Is that a word?

Today, Gilroy answers the burning question. Matt Damon will not appear in the film, nor will his character be recast. The Bourne Legacy will not feature Jason Bourne whatsoever. Rather, a new agent will be introduced in an effort to expand the Bourne universe and conspiracy. So, like Teen Wolf Too? (Hollywood Elsewhere)

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Last fall, it seemed like the Bourne series was sunk whe Paul Greengrass pulled a bitchfit and removed himself and star Matt Damon from a fourth Bourne film. That doesn’t seem to bother Universal too much. Despite the fact that he directed Duplicity, they’ve just hired Tony Gilroy to direct the next chapter. Gilroy, of course, wrote each of the previous films as well as the newest script. Not sure if they plan to use Damon, recast, shoot a prequel, or go the tried-and-true route of using a cardboard cut-out. You really can’t tell the difference if you shake the camera around enough. (Deadline)

We reported earlier this week that Paul Greengrass bailed on the fourth Bourne installment after having a falling out with the cash-strapped Universal. Now it appears that Matt Damon is showing some loyalty, and sticking by his director’s side.

When Screen Junkies caught up with Damon at the Invictus press junket he told us, "I’ll wait for him and when he wants to do one, we’ll do it." When asked specifically is it Greengrass or no Bourne, the actor went on to say, "I’ve always said that, but I think it will happen. Just down the road. We don’t have a script right now."

With Damon holding on tightly to the hand of Greengrass maybe Universal will reach a little deeper into their pockets. Afterall, they need to hold on to the Bourne series like grim death if they plan on eating anything other than Ramen next year.

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Directo Paul Greengrass has decided he won’t aim his shakey, blurry camera at Jason Bourne for a third time. The Bourne Supremacy and Bourne Ultimatum director has had a falling out with cash-strapped Universal, causing him to walk away from the fourth film. Apparently he is upset that the studio brought in a new screenwriter for the project without his consent and the studio is upset by Greengrass’s going way over budget on his current project, Green Zone.

Given Matt Damon’s loyalty to Greengrass, this could be bad news for Universal. Could we have another Matt Damon freakout on our hands? According to the Playlist, some are citing Greengrass’s ghosting as a "typical Paul move" and that he’ll return to the project in short order. Another noted, "That’s so Paul!", but it was difficult to determine if he was being serious or merely refering to Greengrass’s failed Disney sitcom. (The Playlist)