Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s next film together is a first in their 35-year history
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Summary
- RIP, the first genre-specific collaboration between Damon and Affleck, will be their tenth film together and marks a major milestone in their partnership.
- Despite the success of their respective action films, Damon and Affleck have never starred together in an action thriller, making RIP a groundbreaking project.
- With their successful track records in the action film industry, both stars will bring their unique strengths to RIP and promise an exciting and successful collaboration.
Matt Damon And Ben AffleckThe pair have worked together for 35 years, but their next film together will be their first genre-specific collaboration. Long before they hit Hollywood, Damon and Affleck were childhood friends in Boston. Their acquaintance made the first film projects of their late teens and early twenties special, as in films such as Field of Dreams And school ties, They were able to share the experience. But it was not until 1997 that they – and the world – were able to share their collective talent for their work on Hunting for good willwhich they wrote together and in which they also played the leading roles.
The Golden Globe-winning film set a precedent for what they could do together as actors and key behind-the-scenes figures. In addition to the numerous other films Damon and Affleck made together over the years, The duo also founded their own production company, Artists Equityresponsible for the latest, popular sports drama Airin which they also participated, J-Lo’s documentary The greatest love story never toldand several other upcoming films. One of these films will be the first in their history together, showing that the pair have no shortage of new, exciting ideas for the world ahead.
title |
Year |
Matt Damon’s role |
Ben Affleck’s role |
---|---|---|---|
Air |
2023 |
Sonny Vaccaro |
Phil Knight |
The final duel |
2021 |
Mr Jean de Carrouges |
Pierre d’Alencon |
Jay and Silent Bob reboot |
2019 |
Loki |
Holden McNeil |
Jay and Silent Bob strike back |
2001 |
Matt Damon |
Holden/Ben Affleck |
dogma |
1999 |
Loki |
Bartleby |
On the hunt for Amy |
1997 |
Version No. 2 |
held |
Hunting for good will |
1997 |
will |
Chuckie |
Fame and numbness |
1995 |
Edgar Pudwhacker |
Jack |
School ties |
1992 |
Charlie Dillon |
Christine Smith |
Field of Dreams |
1989 |
Baseball fan at Fenway Park (unnamed) |
Baseball fan at Fenway Park (unnamed) |
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RIP will be Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s first joint action thriller
Artists Equity will produce RIP
According to reports about their film collaboration, Animals, was paused due to scheduling conflicts, there is news about another project that will be released in its place. Animalsa thriller set to be released on Netflix, would be Damon and Affleck’s 10th film collaboration (apart from their uncredited roles in Field of Dreams). With Animals put on hold indefinitely, Damon and Affleck’s latest film, REST IN PEACE, will take this place as an alternative, marking two important milestones for the actors – their 10th published collaboration and the first action thriller they have ever starred in together.
RIP is currently in pre-production.
Apart from the description as a crime thriller, there are not many further details about the project, except that Artists Equity will produce the film and Damon and Affleck will star in it directed by Joe Carnahan. Carnahan has built a reputation as a director and screenwriter of high-profile films such as Boss LevelNarcissist, The A-TeamAnd Smoking AcesWith Carnahan, and given that Damon and Affleck are both proven action stars, the three should make a great team to direct the action thriller.
Damon and Affleck were both action movie stars, but never together
Damon and Affleck’s individual action careers will give RIP an advantage
Damon and Affleck have never starred together in an action thriller, but Their respective careers in popular action franchises and individual films will ensure REST IN PEACE runs smoothlyFor over a decade, Damon was the frontman of the Bourne Films that have grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide and, more importantly, have become one of the most popular action thriller franchises. If the dangerous former CIA agent Jason Bourne wasn’t enough to prove Damon’s penchant for action, there are other roles in The final duel And Elysium also help paint a picture of what he can contribute to the genre.
Likewise, Affleck was the lead actor in a major action franchise as Bruce Wayne in the DC film universe. In addition to his epic role as the Caped Crusader, Affleck also starred in one-off action films, including Daredevil, Smoking AcesAnd Live at night. In addition to acting in action films Demon And Affleck share an interest in producing action films, have produced in their major action franchises and want to produce more through Artists Equity, which sets exciting REST IN PEACE with the best action support from writers, producers and actors that one could wish for.