The Bourne movies, based upon the Bourne books from master spy novelist Robert Ludlum, that starred Matt Damon and directed by Doug Liman and Paul Greengrass are probably one of the best and most spectacular espionage movies ever made. All three movies "Bourne Identity", "Bourne Supremacy", and "Bourne Ultimatum" was a great trilogy that had a relatively decent apparent ending.
Or so we thought it ended there. In January 2010, Matt Damon said that there would "probably be a prequel of some kind with another actor and another director before we do another one just because I think we're probably another five years away from doing it." The Bourne series shall continue with "The Bourne Legacy", but Matt Damon will not be the central character of this sequel; it will be a different character, and Jeremy Renner would be this main character in the movie. Although, it's a different character, it will be a story that will be set around the continuity of the first three movies.
In an interview with Empire magazine Renner revealed some details about the movie. When asked about the tone of the new film, he confirmed that, “Yeah, it’s that same deal, it’s just a new set of agents with a different leash. It’s the same tempo and pace but more expansive and bigger. The differences are pretty vast but you’ll know it’s a Bourne movie.” He adds: “My character is called Aaron Cross, but he ends up having a bunch of different names. For fans of the franchise, [The Bourne Legacy] has that same ticking clock, but it’s a new programme and new characters.” On one hand, this may seem like a poor way to cash in on what remaining sequel potential this movie franchise has left. But on the other hand, taking a new different character as the protagonist for the Bourne franchise is an intriguing concept, and my curiousity stirs for such sequel.
Rachel Weisz is in talks, and may be the love interest. Edward Norton is said to be in talks to play the film's villain. Scott Glenn would reprise his role in the film. The movie's screenwriter and director Tony Gilroy had chosen Manila as location for The Bourne Legacy, and said that 40% of the film will be shot in Manila. Filming also took place on Long Island, New York.
The Bourne Legacy is set for a August 3, 2012 release.
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