Overview
- Multiple outlets report that industry scooper Jeff Sneider said Wednesday that Zendaya met with Universal to discuss starring in a rebooted Bourne film.
- Sources quoted in the coverage describe the plan as a total reboot that would center on a "female amnesiac spy," a role that would replace Jason Bourne’s narrative function rather than recast Matt Damon.
- Reports name Edward Berger as the reported director and Joe Barton as the reported screenwriter, though those attachments and the Zendaya talks remain unconfirmed by the studio or the actress.
- Zendaya’s heavy 2026 release and publicity schedule and the lack of a confirmed 2027–28 shooting plan for her are cited as factors that could delay or complicate any near-term production.
- Universal recently regained full control of the Bourne rights and has financial incentive to revive the series after past attempts without Damon produced mixed results, so the studio appears to be pursuing a high-profile star to reboot the property.