Matt Damon reportedly declined a lucrative offer to appear in a video game based on the Bourne films because he wanted a more puzzle-focused experience, likening his preferred direction to Myst. The anecdote has resurfaced as Damon becomes available as a Fortnite character skin, highlighting the contrast between his earlier reservations about game adaptations and his current association with one of gaming’s biggest franchises.

The proposed Bourne game was expected to follow the action-led style associated with the films, while Damon apparently sought something slower and more cerebral. Myst, released in 1993, is known for exploration and environmental puzzles rather than combat, making it an unusual creative reference point for an espionage action series.