'Bourne' Returns with 'Black Doves' Writer — and the Directing Rumour That Changes Everything
Nearly a decade later, Universal bets big on Bourne’s future.
So, Universal now owns the Bourne franchise again. At first, I pictured another batch of pointless remakes or some half-hearted prequel nobody asked for.
But then I saw two names that made me stop scrolling: Joe Barton of Black Doves fame writing the script, and Edward Berger — yes, the one behind All Quiet on the Western Front — rumoured to direct.
An intriguing combination, isn’t it?
From Limbo to Launch
Not long ago, Bourne’s rights were being shopped to Skydance, Apple and Netflix. With Universal holding them once more, the plan seems clear: a reboot or sequel on the fast track. Barton’s spy-drama credentials could bring fresh intrigue. If Berger joins, the franchise might gain a touch more depth than its last outings, which struggled to match the original trilogy’s punch.
Legacy and Expectations
Across five films, Bourne has earned $1.64 billion, with Paul Greengrass’s first two redefining modern action. But the 2016 Jason Bourne left audiences cool despite a $400M box office. It has all the right ingredients on paper, but whether they’ll spark on screen… well, that’s what we’re about to find out.
