Jason Bourne after James Bond? The saga returned to sale to be relaunched

The espionage franchise is looking for a new studio.

Jason Bourne In memory that flanches … more than two decades after the launch of the franchise by Universal Pictures with Memory in the skin In 2002, the studio no longer owned the rights of the saga carried by Matt Damon. From now on, the rights of the franchise created by the deceased Robert Ludlum– as well as all of the author’s works – are put up for sale through the WME agency.

According to several sources, Skydance, Apple Studios and Netflix expressed their interest in the acquisition of the rights of Jason Bourne And would have already started discussions with the representatives of the heirs of Ludlum. However, it is not yet certain that an offer has been officially formulated. And Universal Pictures may not have said its last word yet and could still try to put a part in the machine Treastone.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the objective of the beneficiaries of Robert Ludlum is to relaunch the saga in order to make the famous spy a character more present on the screens. It must be said that for everyone, Jason Bourneit was a finished saga. The story of Matt Damon had been particularly well treated over four films, the last part, the last part, Jason Bournereleased in 2016, had experienced serious criticisms … but harvested a nice box office jackpot with 415 million dollars in global revenue.

It will be recalled that in the meantime, there was spin-off carried by Jeremy Renner,, Jason Bourne: heritage (2012), remained without follow -up. And that in 2020, the franchise tried to extend on the small screen with the franchise Treastonecarried by Jeremy Irvinewithout being followed by the public. The series was canceled after only a short season by Universal (via its USA Network cable channel). From the studio has no longer touched the license and has therefore ended up losing the rights.

If a new studio won the brand Bournethen the saga could be completely rebooted and again extended in franchise, via streaming.