Greengrass, who directed The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum, declared on Tuesday he would not be involved in the production of a fourth film in the blockbuster series starring Matt Damon.
Reports in Hollywood suggested the director chose to quit the project following a disagreement over the script.
He has rejected the claims though and said in a statement: 'My decision to not return a third time as director is simply about feeling the call for a different challenge.
'There's been no disagreement with Universal Pictures. The opportunity to work with the Bourne family again is a difficult thing to pass up, but we have discussed this together and they have been incredibly understanding and supportive.
'I've been lucky enough to have made four films for Universal, and our relationship continues. Jason Bourne existed before me and will continue, and I hope to remain involved in some capacity as the series moves on.'
The two Bourne films directed by Greengrass made a combined $700 million (£440 million) worldwide.
Among those touted to direct the fourth instalment, due for release in 2011, is Doug Liman – the director of the first film in the series – The Bourne Identity.
Reports in Hollywood suggested the director chose to quit the project following a disagreement over the script.
He has rejected the claims though and said in a statement: 'My decision to not return a third time as director is simply about feeling the call for a different challenge.
'There's been no disagreement with Universal Pictures. The opportunity to work with the Bourne family again is a difficult thing to pass up, but we have discussed this together and they have been incredibly understanding and supportive.
'I've been lucky enough to have made four films for Universal, and our relationship continues. Jason Bourne existed before me and will continue, and I hope to remain involved in some capacity as the series moves on.'
The two Bourne films directed by Greengrass made a combined $700 million (£440 million) worldwide.
Among those touted to direct the fourth instalment, due for release in 2011, is Doug Liman – the director of the first film in the series – The Bourne Identity.
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