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Matt Damon Takes on ‘The Adjustment Bureau’
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Universal and Matt Damon are becoming quite the pair with the ‘Bourne’ franchise. While the fourth film waits in the wings, however, the studio and the star are moving forward on another project. ‘The Adjustment Bureau’ is billed as a contemporary love story with sci-fi overtones written and to be directed by George Nolfi. Nolfi is also working on the fourth ‘Bourne’ film for Damon and Paul Greengrass.
In “The Adjustment Bureau,” Damon will play David Norris, a charismatic congressman who seems destined for national political stardom. He meets a beautiful ballet dancer named Elise Sellas, only to ...
Damon Joins the Bureau
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Matt Damon, understandably always looking over his shoulder after all those Bourne movies.
Variety reports that Matt Damon has signed on to Universal Pictures “The Adjustment Bureau.” George Nolfi wrote and will direct. Universal, by the way, is the home of Damon’s Bourne franchise, and Nolfi is writing the next Bourne movie. Keeping the family together, as they say.
The film is described as a “love story with sci-fi overtones.” Here’s the plot:
“Damon will play David Norris, a charismatic congressman who seems destined for national political stardom. He ...
Universal set for Matt Damon sci-fi film 'Bureau'
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Universal is close to acquiring the rights to develop “The Adjustment Bureau,” a sci-fi love story written by George Nolfi.
According to Variety, Matt Damon is on board to play a promising congressman who meets a beautiful ballet dancer but finds it hard to get romantically involved with her.
As it turns out, he quickly discovers there are mysterious forces that are trying to keep them apart, which is why he embarks on a mission to find out what is really going on.
The trade says Nolfi will also direct the film. His writing credits include "The Bourne Ultimatum," and he's also working ...
Universal Scoops Up Matt Damon's Sci-Fi Love Story With 'Bourne' Writer
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Last week: it was announced that Matt Damon and "Bourne Ultimatum" writer George Nolfi had teamed-up for a sci-fi love story called, "The Adjustment Bureau." It would be Nolfi's directorial debut and its' loosely based on a Phillip K. Dick novel (the great sci-fi writer, who Hollywood has consistently raped for ideas including the basis of "Blade Runner"). This week: Universal ...
Matt Damon to star in sci-fi love story 'The Adjustment Bureau'
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According to Variety, While Universal Pictures waits for the next installment in the "Bourne" franchise, the studio has stepped up to secure Matt Damon's next film. Universal is finalizing a deal with Media Rights Capital for "The Adjustment Bureau," a contemporary love story with sci-fi overtones that was written and will be directed by George Nolfi. The material is loosely based on a Philip K. Dick story. Nolfi will produce with Chris Moore, Michael Hackett and Bill Carraro. Production begins in September. Nolfi, who scripted "The Bourne Ultimatum," is also penning the next Jason Bourne vehicle for ...
