The hunt for the right actor to play the franchise's new agent was a long and publicly documented one, a process that was difficult because Gilroy knew he needed an actor with the skill to carry the theatrical components but who could also handle the physical rigor of the shoot.

CNN: How Tony Gilroy came back to 'Bourne'

The award was created to honour an actor who has "not only provided a major influence through their work but also transformed the genre".

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To top it off, they also needed an actor unknown enough to not draw immediate past references in the minds of moviegoers, but not so new there wasn't any recognition at all.

CNN: How Tony Gilroy came back to 'Bourne'