2011 is already looking like the year James Franco finally turns into a megastar.
With a mixture of Oscar-worthy ( Howl , 127 Hours ), franchise-fodder ( Rise Of The Apes ) and awesome ( Your Highness ) all slated, we're already predicting 2011 will be Franco's year.
But it looks like he could be about to stake his claim on 2012, too. If the rumour-mill's to be believed, Franco is about to play the lead in the Bourne franchise.
And James is just about the only person we can think of who could come close to replacing Damon. It seems director Tony Gilroy agrees.
On replacing Damon, Gilroy said: "I couldn't imagine trying to replace him. All the conspiratorial politics aside, these are very uncynical, honest movies, and I don't know another actor who brings more integrity and dignity, and a lack of cynicism, to his work than Matt."
We do. James Franco. Let's hope this rumour turns factual soon.
