Matt Damon has said he would consider swapping the Bourne franchise for the superhero world of Marvel or DC if friend Ben Affleck directed him.

Speaking at the European premiere of Jason Bourne in London on Wednesday evening, he said: "I'd consider anything with the right director, but I can't imagine there are any superheroes left, I think they're all taken at this moment."

He added: "If he (Affleck) was directing me, I'd jump on it in a New York minute. I'd love to work with Ben.

"The problem with Ben is every time he directs a movie he gives himself the best role in it, so until he's willing to give up the best role to one of his friends we're not going to get on with it."

One role he isn't so keen on is picking up the 007 franchise from previous director Sam Mendes.

"I don't think anyone from outside the UK should touch that," he said.