Aug 21, 2009 by Courtney O.

Josh Zetumer to Write Fourth Bourne Film

Josh Zetumer is set to write Universal's fourth installment in the Jason Bourne series, writing what is being described as a parallel script, says The Hollywood Reporter.

George Nolfi, who worked on The Bourne Ultimatum, initially came back for the fourth entry. But as that movie nears its September start date, Nolfi had to step away and Universal hired Zetumer to write a new script. It is unclear what will occur after Zetumer submits his draft or whether his script will be integrated with Nolfi's.

The Untitled Jason Bourne Project begins production in September.

The Bourne Legacy comes to theaters August 3rd, 2012 and stars Rachel Weisz, Jeremy Renner, Joan Allen, Albert Finney, Oscar Isaac, Edward Norton, Stacy Keach, Scott Glenn. The film is directed by Tony Gilroy.


Sources: The Hollywood Reporter

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Comments (14)

  1. jkenny1962

    There is one story left to tell with Jason Bourne. What is the real connection between Jason and Nicky. There was one scene in Ultimatum where Nicky looks at Jason and says, "You really don't remember". Thru all 3 movies there has been to me this secret underlining story between these two characters.

    I would like # 4 to be about Jason finding out/remembering that Nicky is either his (ex) wife or sister. David Web joined the program to find his wife/sister who went missing or underground or joined to expose the program with Nicky's help but after being brain washed lost all memory of who Nicky was to him. Leading to Jason's real need to remember.

    Rewatch all 3 movies and keep this idea in the back of your mind, what is Jason really trying to remember, why did he really join the program, why is Nicky so protective of Jason. The way she looks at him at times or what she says to him in all 3 movies there is a hint of a quiet love she has for Jason/David

    JEK.

    2 years agoby @jkenny1962Flag

  2. CBF

    Lame. No offense, just sounds like a reaching plot to make a 4th. I think 3 ended perfect and they need to just leave it at that. He found out his past, who he was, end of story.

    2 years agoby @comicbookfanFlag

  3. The Narrator: The Better Man

    Awesome. Thanks J.A.

    And my neighbor said they could have one of his old targets, of the many he doesn't remember, go looking for him, along with a foreign government. An idea.

    2 years agoby @narratorFlag

  4. CBF

    How bout "The Bourne Redundancy?" LOL JK!

    No but I have heard that officially, Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, Joan Allen, and Paul Greengrass are all attached. I am glad, because the way that Stiles' character left in the third film was a bunch of shortchange. I was like, "Wha--?!?? That's how she signs off? BOO!!"

    All jokes aside though, where could they go with Bourne now that the end of the third film has come full circle?

    2 years agoby @comicbookfanFlag

  5. J.A.Ottley.Writer / Director

    The treatment is written by Tony Gilroy, with the story by him, its just that he is only acting as a co-writer / superviser on the screenplay.

    Though i'd let people know, so yes Gilroy is involved in this as is Paul Greengrass

    2 years agoby @chronicFlag

  6. ZanyZap

    The third film was excellent, as was the entire series, I expect the fourth to follow suit. To true Fallen, I wish Tony Gilroy was a part.

    2 years agoby @zanyzapFlag

  7. Vanboy

    Whatever the story, just bring on more Bourne. Thanks for the info Ottley.

    2 years agoby @vanboyFlag

  8. J.A.Ottley.Writer / Director

    I agree with the Joker it will be pretty hard to live up to it, because the third film ended so brilliantly it was literally perfect.

    Also there is a new book out, i forgot its name but i keep seeing it places.

    The 4th film is entitled 'The Bourne Eternity'

    2 years agoby @chronicFlag

  9. JonSpidey07

    awesome
    Im hoping this is as good as the last 3 films

    2 years agoby @jonspidey07Flag

  10. silent_reactor99_sx

    There are still more books left from the bourne series, the bourne legacy, the boune sanction, the bourne deception, and the bourne betrayal, so there is plenty of material to continue the series.

    2 years agoby @silent-reactor99-sxFlag

  11. THE JOKER

    a lil worried about this im not sure how they can really continue the storyline after the third one

    2 years agoby @mcleve02Flag

  12. I AM FRATSON

    damon said he wont do it unless the is right. so i dont expect it to be a piece of sh*t or anything.

    2 years agoby @iamfratsonFlag

  13. Yahzee

    I don't see the reason for another movie. I don't see the reason to rush a . I don't see why they don't treat this wonderful series better

    2 years agoby @yahzeeFlag

  14. The Narrator: The Better Man

    What? Where's Tony Gilroy? I want him to have at least a say so in this. damn it, this is a perfect series, don't f*ck it up!

    2 years agoby @narratorFlag

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