Matt Damon Says Next Bourne Movie Is Taking Shape With Director Edward Berger

The actor made the announcement during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show. He stated that he and Berger are actively trying to finalize a plot that would justify a return for the character.

What did Matt Damon say about the project?

Damon expressed his enthusiasm for the project, praising his collaborator. "I’m talking to—there’s a great director named Ed Berger. He did ‘All Quiet on the Western Front.’ He’s a wonderful director, and we’re talking about it," he said. "We’re just trying to figure out—we’re trying to nail the story down. Because I’d love to do it."

He emphasized the challenge has been creating a story that lives up to the franchise's legacy while feeling necessary. "If we do it, we want it to be like the first three," Damon explained. "It’s not built like a James Bond, where every movie is its own mission."

What is the status of the new Bourne movie?

Damon sounded optimistic about their progress. "Well, I hope we can crack it," he said. "I think we have a line of sight on how to do it." According to World of Reel, Berger previously told The Hollywood Reporter that his involvement was contingent on Damon being satisfied with the script.

This development follows Universal Pictures reacquiring the rights to the Bourne franchise, with the goal of reviving the intellectual property.