Noyce steps away from 'Salt' sequel

Salt director Phillip Noyce has revealed that he will not be involved in the sequel to the Angelina Jolie spy hit.

Speaking to Moviehole, the Australian filmmaker - whose movies include Patriot Games and The Quiet American - claimed that he had contributed all he could to the character.

"Those three [alternate] Blu-ray cuts [of the film] represent just about everything I have to offer on Everlyn Salt," he explained. "If there ever is a sequel, better it's directed by someone with a completely fresh take on what I believe could be a totally entertaining and complex series of stories."

Jolie has reportedly expressed an interest in continuing the character's story with a follow-up film.

Salt was a box office hit over the summer, taking in close to $300 million in ticket sales worldwide.