Vincent Cassel Lands Villain Role in 'Bourne 5'

We've been keeping you posted on updates regarding the next Bourne film, and now it seems we finally have our big baddie cast: Vincent Cassel.

While Viggo Mortensen was originally eyed for the role, he likely turned down the offer (better this way so he can play Roland Deschain in The Dark Tower hopefully) and the filmmakers moved onto Cassel for the job.

Most notably known for Black Swan and Ocean's Twelve, the actor will follow the lead of previous Bourne viilians played by Clive Owen, Karl Urban and Edgar Ramirez.

While little is known about Cassel's character, it's not surprising to hear he will be playing an assassin tracking Bourne. Cassel is 48 years-old compared to Damon's 44 so this seems like a pretty fitting match-up on screen.

With filming soon to be underway in Greece if not already, Bourne 5 is gearing up to get going. Matt Damon is of course back, along with director Paul Greengrass. Julia Stiles is returning as well with new additions Tommy Lee Jones and Alicia Viklander coming on-board.

Bourne 5 is set to hit theaters July 15th, 2016.

Source: Variety