Tony Gilroy SHUNNING Bourne Franchise?

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The character played by has left an immense mark on the Star Wars series, and it appears his tale is nearing its finale with the culmination of. The second season is poised to debut on Disney+ and will serve as a connector between the first season and Rogue One, but once that’s done, the narrative has reached its conclusion, and everyone will likely move forward.

It appears that after over a decade working on the space opera, Gilroy might be considering a change and venturing into different projects. However, there’s speculation he may not return to the Jason Bourne series, despite rumors of a new movie. In an interview with George Edelman from MovieWeb, Gilroy himself mentioned that he doesn’t seem inclined to revisit that particular path either.

For nearly a decade, I’ve been deeply immersed in the Star Wars universe, if we count Rogue One as part of that journey. I’ve contributed about 24 hours of new canon material for five or six years now, and honestly, it feels like I’ve reached my peak. I yearn to step behind the camera and direct a film. I crave something fresh, perhaps a different challenge altogether.

The Bourne series, remarkably, has been a chaotic success story in Hollywood, stumbling its way to triumph. I must admit, I can’t fathom their current plans, nor can I envision a situation that would lure me back into that world. Instead, I’m eager to explore new creative territories.

Tony Gilroy’s History With Jason Bourne

The Bourne series is a type of action film that consistently delivers what fans expect from grandiose action sequences, espionage, and intense hand-to-hand combat. However, when Tony Gilroy took over directing for The Bourne Legacy, a spinoff featuring Jeremy Renner, it didn’t turn out to be the expansive movie he had envisioned. In 2023, Gilroy shared that it wasn’t what he intended for the film.

I attempted to create a Marvel-like universe with ‘The Bourne Legacy,’ but the audience wasn’t interested. My intention was to expand upon the existing Bourne storyline, as its history is one of the most chaotic and unsuccessful success stories in Hollywood. If someone had followed it from the beginning, it could have been a fascinating book. The truth behind the story would be difficult to reveal completely, but it managed to stumble towards success regardless. In ‘The Bourne Legacy,’ I aimed to provide an opportunity for the audience to explore this expanded universe, but there was so much tension and other complications that it didn’t resonate with them.

Although it remains unclear what destinations Gilroy’s travels may hold in the future, there’s a strong possibility that his Star Wars chapter hasn’t reached its finale quite yet. With the upcoming release of Andor, fans are bracing themselves for an emotional, dramatic, and far-reaching voyage revisiting the world of Cassian Andor as he barrels towards his impending fate.

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2025-04-17 01:31