Universal has set Tony Gilroy to write "The Bourne Ultimatum," making it the first step in getting the third installment of Universal's successful spy franchise off the ground reports Variety.
"Ultimatum" is the third Robert Ludlum adaptation for Gilroy after 2002's "The Bourne Identity" and last year's "The Bourne Supremacy." But both pics have been loose adaptations, picking up Ludlum's creation of a master assassin who has lost his memory.
Matt Damon has publicly expressed interest in reprising his role as Jason Bourne, but no deal is expected until after Gilroy's script comes back in. The studio is also holding off discussions on who'll direct.
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