Universal Pictures’Untitled Matt Damon Bourne Sequelhas found its villain, withVarietyreporting thatVincent Casselhas signed on to play Jason Bourne’s (Matt Damon) main enemy. The site reveals thatVincent Casselis playing an assassin who is tracking Jason Bourne. On Friday,Matt Damonhimself revealed that shooting begins sometime this week, but this report claims that production will start “later this summer.”
No specific plot details have been given, butMatt Damonrevealed last week that the story is set in a “post-Snowdenworld,” with the main action taking place in a “austerity-riddled Europe.” Edward Snowden was the CIA analyst who leaked confidential documents outlining the U.S. government’s tactics for spying on the American public. The actor also confirmed that filming will begin in Greece, ending in Las Vegas. The main themes of this plot will revolve around spying on the public, civil liberties and democracy in general.
Vincent Casseljoins a cast that also includesJulia Stiles, reprising her role as Nicky Parsons from the originalBournetrilogy, along with new casting additionsAlicia VikanderandTommy Lee Jones. You may recall that, in 2007’sThe Bourne Ultimatum, before his bout with amnesia, Nicky hinted that she was romantically involved with Jason Bourne. It remains to be seen if that plot line will continue in thisaction-thriller.
Paul Greengrassis directing and co-writing the script with Christopher Rouse.Frank Marshalland Jeffrey M. Weiner are producing, with Universal already setting a July 29,2016 release date. The film currently doesn’t have any direct competition, but it will open one week after 20th Century Fox’sIce Age: Collision Courseand Warner Bros.‘Knights of the Round Table, and one week before Warner Bros.‘Suicide Squad.
Vincent Casselmost recently starred inChild 44. He also lends his voice to The Fox in the upcoming animated featureThe Little Prince. Do you thinkVincent Casselis a good choice to play the new villain in Universal’sUntitled Matt Damon Bourne Sequel? Let us know what you think, and stay tuned for more details on this highly-anticipated sequel.
