Eight Things to Know From Bourne Legacy Trailer [VIDEO]

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February 9, 2012 12:17 AM EST

The fourth installment of the Bourne series has hit tinsel town, as Hollywood fans would be craving to get a glimpse of Matt Damon - the chief protagonist in the earlier sequels. But, quite surprisingly, Matt is not part of the latest sequel. So, what really is on?

#1 Who replaces Matt Damon in Bourne Legacy?

The Bourne Legacy is the latest installment in Universal's big hit series based on author Robert Ludlum's rivetting spy novels. Jeremy Renner is the new star replacing everyone's heartthrob - amnesiac CIA operative played by Matt Damon.

#2 Does Jeremy have what it takes to replace Matt Damon?

That's the question moviegoers will be asking when they gear up to see The Bourne Legacy in the coming months. If you recall, Jeremy Renner plays second fiddle to Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol and is apparently riding on that famed success.

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#3Who directs Bourne Legacy?

Tony Gilroy, who penned the original trilogy, is at the helm of directing the flick, which hits theatres on Aug. 3.

#4Why was Matt Damon left out of the cast?

Matt Damon apparently opted out of the movie stating that he'd only return if he could work again with Bourne Supremacy and Ultimatum director Paul Greengrass, who was not hired for this production in favour of Gilroy.

#5 What's special about the movie?

Photo: Universal Pictures - The opening sequence depicting a riveting action sequence, where the protagonist dodges gunfire and shards of glass
Photo: Universal Pictures - The opening sequence depicting a riveting action sequence, where the protagonist dodges gunfire and shards of glass


The opening scene of the trailer depicts the hero scurrying for cover, apparently caught up in a shootout and trying to evade the hail of bullets, besides shards of glass. Expect lot of action, as Renner plays Aaron Cross, a new mysterious secret agent apparently from Reno.

The protagonist is apparently being hunted down by rogue agents or some bad guys that's still a mystery.  

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