Jake Gyllenhaal being considered for 'The Bourne Legacy'

Jake Gyllenhaal is reportedly being considered for the forthcoming Bourne sequel The Bourne Legacy.

According to Deadline.com, the Love & Other Drugs actor is being lined-up by director Tony Gilroy alongside a host of other high-profile stars for the film, reports Contactmusic.

Matt Damon played Jason Bourne in the previous three movies.

Josh Hartnett, Garett Hedlund, Alex Pettyfer, Tobey Maguire and Michael Fassbender are also under consideration.

The movie, which is being housed by Universal, is expected to be a sequel to the previous three instalments, but Damon's character will not be involved.