Edward Norton to play 'Bourne' Villain

Edward Norton seems set to sign on to play the villian in the new Jason Bourne movie, The Bourne Legacy. As reported by Variety the role is still in negotiation, but it is believed that director Tony Gilroy wants a big name in the villain corner to go up against The Hurt Locker's Jeremy Renner.

The film will not feature the Jason Bourne character but rather Renner will play a Bourne-like agent, embroiled in the same world of espionage.

The film's director Tony Gilroy - who replaces Paul Greengrass who in turn replacedDoug Liman - was the screenwriter for the first three Bourne movies, and will again pen The Bourne Legacy. He directed the George Clooney movie Michael Clayton. Rachel Weisz is also on signed to the movie.

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