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Bourne Director Refused Bond Offer
21 Oct
Summary
- Director Paul Greengrass was offered to direct a James Bond film.
- He declined the Bond opportunity due to loyalty to the Bourne franchise.
- Damon is open to returning for a new Bourne movie.
Filmmaker Paul Greengrass, renowned for his work on Universal's Jason Bourne series, disclosed a past offer to direct a rival James Bond film. He received this offer after directing 'Bourne Supremacy.'
Greengrass swiftly clarified his stance, stating he would not consider directing a Bond feature. He expressed deep respect for Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson's stewardship of the franchise and praised Daniel Craig's portrayal of Bond. Greengrass likened his feeling of loyalty to that of a Manchester United player refusing to sign for Manchester City, identifying himself as a "Bourne guy."
He conveyed hope for the Bourne franchise's revival, acknowledging ongoing attempts to bring the character back. This sentiment is echoed by Matt Damon, who, in June, stated his willingness to reprise his role. Damon mentioned that efforts are continually underway to develop new storylines for the Bourne film series, which has achieved significant global box office success.
