Will Matt Damon Be Bourne Again?

The departure of Paul Greengrass from the Jason Bourne franchise leaves a handful of questions left unanswered. Mainly will Matt Damon return to kick super-mercenary ass for a fourth time? Most of the time when the director responsible for a franchise’s creative success jumps ship (whether by choice or being fired by the producers), the lead tends to stick around. Yes, I know that Doug Liman was actually the filmmaker behind The Bourne Identity. But you get what I’m saying.

Bucking that trend, it’s been widely reported in the past that if Greengrass were to head to the EXIT door, Damon goes with him. No questions asked. That sentiment was further confirmed by the actor himself to reports today (via Coming Soon) while doing press for Invitcus:

"When [Greengrass] wants to do one, we'll do it," said Damon.

"Are you saying that it's Greengrass or no 'Bourne'?" one reporter asked.

"Yeah, I've always said that," replied the actor, adding, "But I think it'll happen down the road. We just don't have a script yet."

“Down the road" could also refer to a Bourne 4 without Damon, mind you. Either way, we’re better off without another one anytime in the near future. Although I’m really hoping Universal leaves the damn thing alone.