Ben affleck and matt damon team up for first film together. For the first time since 1997s good will hunting, best bros matt damon and ben affleck are cowriting a script together. Ben affleck, american actor and filmmaker who starred in action, drama, and comedy films and gained renown as a screenwriter, director, and producer. Feb 28, 2020 matt damon and ben affleck get medieval in the first set photos from ridley scotts the last duel. Ben affleck liked acting as a kid because it made matt damon. Ben affleck and matt damons 10 best joint movies and. In the year 1998, matt played the title role in steven spielberg s film, saving private ryan 1998, which was one of the most acclaimed films in that year. Why did matt damon and ben affleck wait so long before. Ben afflecks says he takes credit for matt damons career.
In the words of affleck himself, his early success onscreen made matt damon so incredibly jealous, it drove him into a career in cinema. The narrative of ben affleck and matt damons friendship is one of the most popular pop culture stories in recent history. Childhood friends hailing from cambridge ma, they came independently to. Aug 03, 2018 ben affleck and matt damon are teaming up to bring an exciting story to the big screen et can confirm that affleck will direct and damon will star in an upcoming movie based on the daily beast. Written by affleck and damon, the film follows 20yearold south boston janitor will hunting, an unrecognized genius who. Matt damon, american actor, screenwriter, and producer who was. Why ben affleck is nervous to film his new movie with matt. Damon sold the rights to her film company miramax films on the condition that in the lead roles he will be shot himself and ben affleck, who actively helped matt in writing the script. More than 20 years ago, matt damon ford v ferrari and ben affleck the way back wrote the script for good will hunting and won the academy award for best original screenplay. On march, 2018, matt damon and ben affleck announced they will adopt the inclusion rider agreement in all their future production deals through their pearl street films. Matt damon on writing with ben affleck for the first time. Good will hunting original script matt damon true story.
If you look closely at the crowd shots in field of dreams, you might see both affleck and damon starring their first shared silver screen adventure as baseball fans a very meta role for each. Ben affleck exposes the one issue that nearly ended his. Ben affleck and matt damon first met when they were kids in. When he first came on the scene in the mid90s, people adored him. After 15 long years, matt damon and ben affleck are finally doing a new movie together. Matt damon on writing with ben affleck for the first time in.
Ben affleck wasnt ditched by matt damon when he got sober last year, but exactly one year ago, a tabloid claimed that was the case. Jan 31, 2020 ben affleck and matt damon first met when they were kids in massachusetts and their decadeslong relationship has become one of hollywoods longest and most famous friendships damon and affleck. Ben affleck on being a child actor with matt damon youtube. He won an academy award for best original screenplay for good will hunting 1997 early life and career. Matt damon and ben affleck became hollywood superstars after the success of good will hunting.
The dawn of justice, which is the highest grossing film of his career and his. Ben affleck and matt damon have each had successful film careers in their own right with dozens of films between them, but their joint notoriety has a famed reputation all its own since writing. May 09, 2016 producers ben affleck and matt damon have released the first trailer for the runner, an upcoming series being released on verizons video platform, go90, which sheds light on the online. Ben affleck and matt damon reality show the runner reveals. Jimmy kimmel talks to kellyanne conway about trump putin meeting. The untold truth of matt damon and ben afflecks friendship getty images by amanda june bell nov. In all, affleck and damon have appeared in around nine feature films together in the late 90s and early 2000s, eight if you dont count their extra.
Matt damon and ben affleck are making a movie together for. Ben affleck and matt damons oscars acceptance speech 19. He was initially set to play the role of jacques before adam joined the cast. Ben affleck is an actor and screenwriter whose big break came with a role in the academy awardwinning good will hunting, which he cowrote with his childhood friend matt damon. Of course, we also cant forget afflecks longtime best friend, matt damon, whom hes publicly thanked in the past. Inside ben affleck and matt damons enduring friendship. Aug 03, 2018 hollywood bffs matt damon and ben affleck are joining forces on the big screen for the first time in over a decade the pair have won the coveted screen rights to the true crime story about an ex. Adam driver eyes ridley scott movie last duel with matt. Oct 12, 2017 ben affleck, matt damon, jennnifer todd to produce movie on americas first detectives exclusive 4.
Hollywood bffs matt damon and ben affleck are joining forces on the big screen for the first time in over a decade the pair have won the coveted screen rights to. How many movies have ben affleck and matt damon appeared in. Feb 27, 2020 ben affleck, matt damon and adam driver are dialing things way back to the 0s, that is for their next film the trio are on the set of ridley scotts next period drama, the last duel. The very first day of the shooting, matt damon and ben affleck started crying out of. Ben affleck and matt damon reality show the runner. Who starred in these movies ben affleck or matt damon. Producers ben affleck and matt damon have released the first trailer for the runner, an upcoming series being released on verizons video platform, go90, which sheds light on the online. Ben affleck, matt damon, jennnifer todd to produce movie on americas first detectives exclusive 4. Matt damon and minnie driver at an event for good will hunting 1997 jacqueline bisset at an event for good will hunting 1997 ben affleck.
School ties 1992 the pair stars alongside brendan fraser and. Deadline reports that the twosome will costar in scott ridleys film adaptation of the last duel by eric jager. When news first broke that damon and affleck would be appearing in a film together for the first time since good will hunting, many assumed. This is also the first time ben and matt are working together on a film. The latter one was a critical failure, but a box office success. Nov 16, 2017 the untold truth of matt damon and ben affleck s friendship getty images by amanda june bell nov. Ben affleck, matt damon, jennnifer todd to produce movie on. The glaring hypocrisy of matt damon and ben afflecks harvey weinstein statements hollywood it took a while for the actors, whose careers weinstein launched with.
Afflecks first stint in rehab was in 2001, but he has been open about being. Was ben affleck ditched by matt damon when he stopped drinking. Mar 02, 2020 with filming underway on ridley scotts the last duel, a few set photos have begun to emerge on social media showing matt damon, ben affleck, and adam driver in their assorted medieval getup, as. Of late, matt damon is often found in scifi epics such as the adjustment bureau 2011, elysium 20, interstellar 2014, and the martian 2015 while ben affleck in crimepolitical thrillers the town 2010, state of play 2009, argo 2012, and gone girl 2014. By now, the story of genius janitor will hunting matt damon is. It must have been a very special occasion for ben affleck to dress up this early. These boston besties sort to make a name for themselves in hollywood and penned the sensational script to this 1997 film from a oneact play. Inside ben affleck and matt damons enduring friendship e. Matt is a big fan of the boston red sox and he tries to attend their games whenever possible. Matt damon is an american actor, producer and screenwriter. First look at matt damon, ben affleck and adam driver in. Matt damon and ben affleck team for first movie together in. Good will hunting is a 1997 american drama film directed by gus van sant, and starring robin williams, matt damon, ben affleck, minnie driver, and stellan.
In the sirius interview, affleck also shares stories from his early days of. The glaring hypocrisy of matt damon and ben afflecks harvey. He has also formed great friendships with his oceans costars, george clooney and brad pitt, whom he works on charity projects with. It was the first movie for which scorsese, one of the industrys most. Ben affleck and matt damon appear as extras together during a scene in bostons fenway park in this kevin costner film from 1989. Affleck and damon are coowners of the production company pearl street films. He won an oscar for best original screenplay for good will hunting 1997 and went on to act in such hits as the oceans trilogy, the jason bourne series, and the martian 2015. Ben affleck and matt damon ron galella collection via getty the pals were recently seen on the french set of the last duel, where affleck was spotted with blonde hair, a blonde goatee, and red.
He followed up his success with titular roles in steven spielbergs war drama saving private ryan 1998 and the. Damon and affleck would go on to share the screen again two years later in kevin. He made his screen debut with a minor role in the 1988 film mystic pizza. Oct 14, 2017 the glaring hypocrisy of matt damon and ben afflecks harvey weinstein statements hollywood it took a while for the actors, whose careers weinstein launched with good will hunting, to comment. If all humanity was lost, and you were the last person alive, and you only had ben affleck.
Good will hunting is a 1997 american drama film, directed by gus van sant, and starring robin williams, matt damon, ben affleck, minnie driver, and stellan skarsgard. Ben affleck and matt damon first met when they were kids in massachusetts and their decadeslong relationship has become one of hollywoods longest and. How ben affleck and brad pitt got sober with the help of. Did ben affleck and matt damon fight over who played will in. In 2010, matt damon narrated the documentary film inside job about the part played by financial deregulation in the late2000s financial crisis. His breakthrough came later that year when he played the title role of an unrecognized genius in good. Jul 04, 2016 the narrative of ben affleck and matt damon s friendship is one of the most popular pop culture stories in recent history. Feb 19, 2020 ben affleck is an actor and screenwriter whose big break came with a role in the academy awardwinning good will hunting, which he cowrote with his childhood friend matt damon. With longtime friend ben affleck, he developed the script for good will hunting 1997. Some photos from the set of director ridley scott s upcoming film the last duel have surfaced and they offer us our first look at matt damon, ben affleck, and adam driver in the film. With robin williams, matt damon, ben affleck, stellan skarsgard. The pair shot to stardom with their 1997 movie good will hunting, which starred damon as the title character and featured affleck as wills best friend. Ben affleck has made a career out of taking big risks. Matt damon and ben affleck were the tinseltown dynamic duo of the late 90s.
First look at matt damon, ben affleck, and adam driver in. Ben affleck shares the story of how good will hunting was created. Pearl street films was founded in 2012 by matt damon and ben affleck, with previous pearl street titles including the promised land, live by. With filming underway on ridley scotts the last duel, a few set photos have begun to emerge on social media showing matt damon, ben affleck, and.
Matt damon, american actor, screenwriter, and producer who was noted for his cleancut good looks and intelligent performances. Damon was raised in cambridge, massachusetts, and attended the cambridge. Matt damon and ben affleck team for first movie together. The glaring hypocrisy of matt damon and ben afflecks. Ben affleck, matt damon, adam driver film the last duel. Matt damon and ben affleck are set to star and write the script for the last duel, a historical drama set in the 14th century in france. Ben affleck, matt damon and adam driver are dialing things way back to the 0s, that is for their next film the trio are on the set of ridley scotts next period drama, the last duel. Matt damon, in full matthew paige damon, born october 8, 1970, cambridge, massachusetts, u. The first role damon landed was in the 1988 film mystic pizza. He is also a stalwart member of the democratic party. The film is based on a true medieval revenge story that was told in a novel by eric jager. The pair shot to stardom with their 1997 movie good will hunting, which starred. So, in 1997, there was a great film, which was simply a resounding success clever will hunting. Ben affleck and matt damon team up for first film together in.
Released on december 5, 1997, the drama about a tormented young genius from bluecollar southie famously transformed relative unknowns matt damon and ben affleck into oscarwinning cinderellas. For the first 20 years of his life, will hunting has called the shots. Matt damon, ben affleck gearing up for new movie with ridley. The longtime best friends made a name for themselves when they cowrote and starred together in 1997s good will hunting, a criticallyacclaimed film that went on to snag them an oscar for their screenplay. In 2016, ben became a part of dc film universe and appeared in 2016 film batman v superman.
Affleck says he takes credit for inspiring his childhood friends movie. Matt damon is an american actor, producer and screenwriter who gained recognition for playing the eponymous reclusive genius in the 1997 drama film good will hunting, which also earned him an academy award nomination. Ben affleck l and matt damon celebrate with their oscars after winning best screenplay written directly for the screen for their movie good will hunting, march 23 at the 70th annual academy. Matt damon and ben affleck are reuniting for their first behindthescenes collaboration since good will hunting but not everyone is thrilled about their choice of project. Gossip cop debunked the premise when it first emerged. Ben affleck and matt damon are teaming up to bring an exciting story to the big screen et can confirm that affleck will direct and damon will star in. Apr 26, 2020 ben affleck was only 25 years old when he and matt damon 27 at the time won best screenplay for good will hunting. Not only did the longtime friends star in the movie, but they won the oscar for best original. Jan 15, 2020 ben affleck and matt damon have each had successful film careers in their own right with dozens of films between them, but their joint notoriety has a famed reputation all its own since writing. Some of the worst ben affleck films are to the wonder, runner runner and pearl harbour. Because gus, matt, and ben wanted her in the movie, weinstein ultimately. He and actor ben affleck, together with ben s wife, jennifer garner, are also good family friends. The movie is set in 14th century france, so the actors are sporting a very different kind of look. Matt damon and ben affleck get medieval in the first set photos from ridley scotts the last duel.
Ben affleck has a unique relationship with cinemagoers. Ben affleck, matt damon, jennnifer todd to produce movie. Nov 14, 2017 ben talks about what it was like growing up as a child actor and reveals the movie role that both he and matt damon auditioned for. How many movies have ben affleck and matt damon appeared. Ben talks about what it was like growing up as a child actor and reveals the movie role that both he and matt damon auditioned for. Feb 23, 2020 ben affleck has made a career out of taking big risks.
He and matt damon won the oscar for best original screenplay for good will hunting 1997, and affleck later earned acclaim for. Was ben affleck ditched by matt damon when he stopped. Some photos from the set of director ridley scotts upcoming film the last duel have surfaced and they offer us our first look at matt damon, ben affleck, and adam driver in the film the movie is set in 14th century france, so the actors are sporting a very different kind of look. Good will hunting 1997 was nominated for 9 academy awards, one of which, matt won for best original screenplay along with ben affleck. Theirs is one of the most storied bromances in hollywood. While both matt damon and ben affleck are wellrespected actors in their own right, we cant deny that theyre better. Dec 05, 2017 inside ben affleck and matt damons enduring friendship. Affleck is the cofounder of the eastern congo initiative, a grantmaking and advocacybased nonprofit organization. Exactly two decades ago, the world learned who matt damon and ben affleck were, thanks to a little movie called good will hunting. Ben affleck liked being a child actor because it made matt damon so incredibly. Seems like the trend they are going to, but in the past, they too have their shares of being leading men in romcoms and action. Now, hes taking on a new challenge a movie starring adam driver, jodie comer, and matt damon.
After appearing in a series of supporting parts in much of the 1990s, damon was cast by francis ford coppola as the lead of the 1997 legal drama the rainmaker. He and matt damon won the oscar for best original screenplay for good will hunting 1997, and affleck later earned acclaim for the town 2010 and argo 2012. Matt damon, ben affleck gearing up for new movie with. How they survived scandal, heartbreak and tabloid fodder.
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