Oscar Isaac joins 'Bourne Legacy'

Even though I will truly miss Matt Damon as Jason Bourne, I am still somewhat intrigued by the upcoming "The Bourne Legacy," and the cast for the thriller is still growing. The latest to join the party: Oscar Isaac, who also starred in "Robin Hood."

Deadline points out Isaac tested for the lead role, but as you may know, that part went to Jeremy Renner, who is awesome, by the way. Isaac will play Number 3, another brainwashed assassin. Apparently, it's a big, important role.

Tony Gilroy will direct "Legacy," which will also star Rachel Weisz and Edward Norton. As for Isaac, his acting credits also include "Body of Lies," "Agora," "Drive," "Sucker Punch" and "The Life Before Her Eyes." Expect to see this guy more often, folks.

Matt Damon won't be in 'Bourne Legacy'

Just about a week ago we learned Tony Gilroy will direct Universal Pictures' "The Bourne Legacy," and now the man himself has come forward to clarify some things about the fourth "Bourne" adventure.

Speaking to Hollywood Elsewhere, Gilroy first of all said that Matt Damon will not be part of the project. "Jason Bourne will not be in this film, but he's very much alive," Gilroy said. So what does that mean?

Essentially, "Legacy" will be a stand-alone project focusing on a whole new hero. It's a completely original story Gilroy says he will use to build "a legend and an environment and a wider conspiracy."

It's still rather unclear what that means exactly, but he also said that the three previous films act as a trigger for what goes down in "Legacy." Oh, and the film invites Bourne's return in the future. Interesting...

Awesome! Tony Gilroy to direct fourth 'Bourne'

Tony Gilroy ("Duplicity") is not only writing the fourth "Bourne" movie, but he's also directing it. Universal Pictures is making the project a high priority, and Gilroy has been confirmed for the directing job.

Deadline says the film is currently titled "The Bourne Legacy." It's not sure Matt Damon will return as Jason Bourne, but the studio will replace him if he passes. That, of course, would suck big time...

Damon previously said he would not be back without Paul Greengrass at the helm. That said, Gilroy wrote all three previous "Bourne" films, so he's not exactly new to the franchise. We'll have to wait and see.

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Yay! Tony Gilroy will write 'Bourne Legacy'

We've heard a lot about that possible fourth "Bourne" movie recently, but it looks like Universal is now seriously gearing up for the project. The announcement of the day: Tony Gilroy will write the script!

That's good news! Gilroy also penned "The Bourne Identity," "The Bourne Supremacy" and "The Bourne Ultimatum," so he knows what he's doing. The fourth film is now titled "The Bourne Legacy."

The film is not based on Eric Lustabader's book of the same title though. Also, there is no word yet on whether Matt Damon will return. He said he won't without Paul Greengrass, so we'll have to wait and see.

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Check out five new 'Duplicity' clips

One film I am really looking forward to this month is Tony Gilroy's "Duplicity," due in theaters March 20, 2009.

In the movie, two corporate spies decide to work together by pulling a huge con on their respective bosses, who happen to be in a ruthless war over a new product.

"Duplicity" stars Clive Owen, Julia Roberts, Tom Wilkinson and Paul Giamatti, and what I've seen of the movie so far really left me wanting to see more.

Five brand-new clips recently popped up on the Web, and you can check them out right after the jump. Most of what you'll see in the footage deals with Owen and Roberts trying to outsmart each other.

Gilroy last directed "Michael Clayton," a film I thoroughly enjoyed. His credits also include the screenplays for the "Bourne" flicks and upcoming thriller "State of Play."

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Trailer radar: 'Duplicity'

After making his directorial debut with the excellent George Clooney vehicle "Michael Clayton," writer-director Tony Gilroy returns with "Duplicity," starring Clive Owen and Julia Roberts.

In the movie, two corporate spies decide to work together by pulling a huge con on their respective bosses (Tom Wilkinson and Paul Giamatti), who happen to be in a ruthless war over a new product.

As you can see in the preview after the jump, "Duplicity" looks like a project full of twists and comedic situations, complete with a promising all-star cast.

Whether Owen and Roberts end up sharing a credible, delicious chemistry remains to be seen, but for now, this trailer made me want to see a lot more. "Duplicity" opens March 20, 2009.

Let me know what you think of this entertaining trailer just below.

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Clooney ready for ‘The Challenge’

George Clooney has acquired the rights to develop a big-screen version of Jonathan Mahler’s thriller “The Challenge,” according to Variety.

The book focuses on the struggle by U.S. Navy lawyer Charles Swift and law professor Neal Katyal to guarantee a fair trial for Salim Hamdan, the bodyguard and driver of Osama bin Laden.

At this stage, it’s not clear what role Clooney will play in the project, but he has the options to write, direct and topline the drama.

Considering Clooney’s excellent performance in Tony Gilroy’s recent legal thriller “Michael Clayton,” I would really like to see the actor take on one of the lead roles.

As far as helming goes, why not go for it? Apart from “Leatherheads,” Clooney proved he’s a dab hand at directing himself and others.