“It hurt me in a way that surprised me”: Matt Damon Agreeing to Retun as Jason Bourne When He Was 45 Had a More Personal Reason That Just Making Millions

Franchises are always a big hit in the film industry because they’re a pretty safe bet for success. Audiences love getting hooked on stories and characters, following them on different adventures. But after a while, it can get old if there’s no good planning. Sometimes, it’s really about knowing when to wrap things up.
Matt Damon as Jason Bourne (Credits: Universal Pictures)
However, it can be tough when fans don’t want to let go. Bourne is a perfect example of this. To bring the story back, though, the cast has to be on board. But in this case, the director and lead actor weren’t all that excited, so it took some nudging and persistence from others. Even so, in the end, it was really the fans who made it happen.
Why Did The Bourne Franchise End in 2012? Matt Damon as Jason Bourne (Credits: Universal Pictures...
Matt Damon as Jason Bourne (Credits: Universal Pictures)
However, it can be tough when fans don’t want to let go. Bourne is a perfect example of this. To bring the story back, though, the cast has to be on board. But in this case, the director and lead actor weren’t all that excited, so it took some nudging and persistence from others. Even so, in the end, it was really the fans who made it happen.
Why Did The Bourne Franchise End in 2012? Matt Damon as Jason Bourne (Credits: Universal Pictures...
- 9/3/2024
- by Catherine Delgado
- FandomWire
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