Director Paul Greengrass turned down an offer to direct a James Bond film after his success with 'The Bourne Supremacy', citing loyalty to the Bourne franchise.
01Summary
- 01Paul Greengrass was offered a James Bond film after directing 'The Bourne Supremacy', he told 'The Rest Is Classified' podcast.
- 02Greengrass said he refused because he feels loyal to the Bourne series, comparing it to a footballer not moving between Manchester United and Manchester City.
- 03He expressed hope that the Bourne series will continue and noted that Matt Damon is open to reviving the franchise.
- 04The five Bourne films have collectively grossed over $1.64 billion globally.
02Why it matters
This reveals the behind-the-scenes dynamics between two major spy franchises and why Greengrass chose to stay with Bourne, affecting potential future installments.
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