The narrative of ben affleck and matt damons friendship is one of the most popular pop culture stories in recent history. Oct 12, 2017 ben affleck, matt damon, jennnifer todd to produce movie on americas first detectives exclusive 4. Ben affleck has a unique relationship with cinemagoers. After 15 long years, matt damon and ben affleck are finally doing a new movie together. The latter one was a critical failure, but a box office success. 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. Ben affleck shares the story of how good will hunting was created. The very first day of the shooting, matt damon and ben affleck started crying out of. Affleck and damon are coowners of the production company pearl street films. Matt damon, american actor, screenwriter, and producer who was. By now, the story of genius janitor will hunting matt damon is. Ben afflecks says he takes credit for matt damons career. He and actor ben affleck, together with ben s wife, jennifer garner, are also good family friends.
The dawn of justice, which is the highest grossing film of his career and his. 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. He and matt damon won the oscar for best original screenplay for good will hunting 1997, and affleck later earned acclaim for. Ben affleck liked acting as a kid because it made matt damon. Ben affleck and matt damon reality show the runner. Afflecks first stint in rehab was in 2001, but he has been open about being. So, in 1997, there was a great film, which was simply a resounding success clever will hunting. It was the first movie for which scorsese, one of the industrys most. While both matt damon and ben affleck are wellrespected actors in their own right, we cant deny that theyre better. Inside ben affleck and matt damons enduring friendship.
Ben affleck exposes the one issue that nearly ended his. Matt is a big fan of the boston red sox and he tries to attend their games whenever possible. Ben affleck liked being a child actor because it made matt damon so incredibly. Jimmy kimmel talks to kellyanne conway about trump putin meeting. Ben affleck and matt damon appear as extras together during a scene in bostons fenway park in this kevin costner film from 1989. How many movies have ben affleck and matt damon appeared in. Damon was raised in cambridge, massachusetts, and attended the cambridge. 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. 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. Feb 28, 2020 matt damon and ben affleck get medieval in the first set photos from ridley scotts the last duel.
For the first time since 1997s good will hunting, best bros matt damon and ben affleck are cowriting a script together. He is also a stalwart member of the democratic party. 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. 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. If all humanity was lost, and you were the last person alive, and you only had ben affleck. In the sirius interview, affleck also shares stories from his early days of. 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. Why did matt damon and ben affleck wait so long before. 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. He won an academy award for best original screenplay for good will hunting 1997 early life and career. In 2010, matt damon narrated the documentary film inside job about the part played by financial deregulation in the late2000s financial crisis. 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. With longtime friend ben affleck, he developed the script for good will hunting 1997. His breakthrough came later that year when he played the title role of an unrecognized genius in good. Dec 05, 2017 inside ben affleck and matt damons enduring friendship. Of course, we also cant forget afflecks longtime best friend, matt damon, whom hes publicly thanked in the past. Deadline reports that the twosome will costar in scott ridleys film adaptation of the last duel by eric jager. For the first 20 years of his life, will hunting has called the shots. Adam driver eyes ridley scott movie last duel with matt. 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 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. In 2016, ben became a part of dc film universe and appeared in 2016 film batman v superman. Ben affleck and matt damon first met when they were kids in massachusetts and their decadeslong relationship has become one of hollywoods longest and. Matt damon and ben affleck are teaming up for a movie based on the daily beasts article about a man who stole millions using the mcdonalds monopoly game.
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. 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. Matt damon on writing with ben affleck for the first time in. 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. Gossip cop debunked the premise when it first emerged. 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. The movie is set in 14th century france, so the actors are sporting a very different kind of look. 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. 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. Did ben affleck and matt damon fight over who played will in.
Matt damon and ben affleck are making a movie together for. The first role damon landed was in the 1988 film mystic pizza. The untold truth of matt damon and ben afflecks friendship getty images by amanda june bell nov. 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.
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, matt damon, jennnifer todd to produce movie. 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. Theirs is one of the most storied bromances in hollywood. He followed up his success with titular roles in steven spielbergs war drama saving private ryan 1998 and the. 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. Matt damon and ben affleck get medieval in the first set photos from ridley scotts the last duel. Inside ben affleck and matt damons enduring friendship e. 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. Matt damon, ben affleck gearing up for new movie with. 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. He made his screen debut with a minor role in the 1988 film mystic pizza.
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. Was ben affleck ditched by matt damon when he stopped. Ben affleck and matt damon reality show the runner reveals. 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, adam driver film the last duel. Matt damon is an american actor, producer and screenwriter.
School ties 1992 the pair stars alongside brendan fraser and. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. It must have been a very special occasion for ben affleck to dress up this early. Not only did the longtime friends star in the movie, but they won the oscar for best original. Matt damon, in full matthew paige damon, born october 8, 1970, cambridge, massachusetts, u. 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. 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.
In the words of affleck himself, his early success onscreen made matt damon so incredibly jealous, it drove him into a career in cinema. Who starred in these movies ben affleck or matt damon. The glaring hypocrisy of matt damon and ben afflecks. 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. Matt damon, ben affleck gearing up for new movie with ridley. The glaring hypocrisy of matt damon and ben afflecks harvey. Ben affleck and matt damons 10 best joint movies and. 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 original script matt damon true story. Pearl street films was founded in 2012 by matt damon and ben affleck, with previous pearl street titles including the promised land, live by. Affleck says he takes credit for inspiring his childhood friends movie. 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.
Ben affleck and matt damons oscars acceptance speech 19. 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 americas first detectives exclusive 4. 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. Matt damon and ben affleck became hollywood superstars after the success of good will hunting.
Ben affleck and matt damon team up for first film together. When he first came on the scene in the mid90s, people adored him. 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. Why ben affleck is nervous to film his new movie with matt. Ben affleck and matt damon first met when they were kids in.
Was ben affleck ditched by matt damon when he stopped drinking. This is also the first time ben and matt are working together on a film. How many movies have ben affleck and matt damon appeared. 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. Ben affleck, american actor and filmmaker who starred in action, drama, and comedy films and gained renown as a screenwriter, director, and producer. Damon and affleck would go on to share the screen again two years later in kevin.
First look at matt damon, ben affleck, and adam driver in. Ben affleck and matt damon team up for first film together in. 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. 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. Childhood friends hailing from cambridge ma, they came independently to. Matt damon, american actor, screenwriter, and producer who was noted for his cleancut good looks and intelligent performances. 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.
Ben affleck has made a career out of taking big risks. Matt damon on writing with ben affleck for the first time. Nov 14, 2019 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. Ben affleck, matt damon, jennnifer todd to produce movie on. He has also formed great friendships with his oceans costars, george clooney and brad pitt, whom he works on charity projects with. Some of the worst ben affleck films are to the wonder, runner runner and pearl harbour. Good will hunting 1997 was nominated for 9 academy awards, one of which, matt won for best original screenplay along with ben affleck. How they survived scandal, heartbreak and tabloid fodder. Affleck is the cofounder of the eastern congo initiative, a grantmaking and advocacybased nonprofit organization. The film is based on a true medieval revenge story that was told in a novel by eric jager. Ben affleck on being a child actor with matt damon youtube. Matt damon and ben affleck were the tinseltown dynamic duo of the late 90s. Matt damon and ben affleck team for first movie together. He was initially set to play the role of jacques before adam joined the cast.
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. With robin williams, matt damon, ben affleck, stellan skarsgard. Because gus, matt, and ben wanted her in the movie, weinstein ultimately. 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.
Exactly two decades ago, the world learned who matt damon and ben affleck were, thanks to a little movie called good will hunting. The pair shot to stardom with their 1997 movie good will hunting, which starred. Now, hes taking on a new challenge a movie starring adam driver, jodie comer, and matt damon. 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. 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. Feb 23, 2020 ben affleck has made a career out of taking big risks. 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.
1361 1207 1397 366 37 1317 832 5 1609 1063 13 985 1483 372 33 1119 808 1221 550 1609 467 542 1373 1394 939 1291 1131 1101