Paul Greengrass’ BOURNE 4 Exit Statement

Yesterday we heard a terrible news that director Paul Greengrass who has helmed Bourne Supremacy and Ultimatum and was supposed to take on THE BOURNE 4 as well, has left the project due to what was reported as ‘creative differences’ with Universal. Greengrass released official statement today, via Variety, and I thought it he’d be saying something like “ya, Universal is an a-hole and I’ve had enough of their bullsh*t!”, but nah, he handled it with class and respect, his words have no ill intention whatsoever. He indicated that there was no creative differences to begin with, he just wanted to move on to something else for now. Good man. Check out what he said after this jump…

You won’t find a more devoted supporter of the Bourne franchise than me. I will always be grateful to have been the caretaker to Jason Bourne over the course of The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum. I’m very proud of those films and feel they express everything I most passionately believe about the possibility of making quality movies in the mainstream. My decision to not return a third time as director is simply about feeling the call for a different challenge. There’s been no disagreement with Universal Pictures. The opportunity to work with the Bourne family again is a difficult thing to pass up, but we have discussed this together and they have been incredibly understanding and supportive. I’ve been lucky enough to have made four films for Universal, and our relationship continues. Jason Bourne existed before me and will continue, and I hope to remain involved in some capacity as the series moves on.

I gotta give some applause to Variety for being humble enough to recognize The Playlist as the first source to break this info.