Showtime picks up ben affleck, matt damonproduced pilot. Matt damon, ben affleck gearing up for new movie with. Sep 25, 2015 however, in a recent interview with the new york daily news, afflecks longtime friend and collaborator matt damon revealed that he was actually the first choice to play the blind vigilante and. Matt damon may need to learn that silence is golden. Jul 12, 2016 matt damon would play a superhero if ben affleck directed. Matt damon and ben affleck want to make a new movie. 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. Ben affleck, matt damon on project greenlights winner and how filmmaking has changed over the past decade.
Matt damon on writing with ben affleck for the first time in. The actor revealed in a new interview with entertainment tonight that his best friend ben affleck has been. Showtime announced thursday that it has picked up city on a hill, a new onehour drama pilot executive produced by ben affleck and matt damon and set in the duos favorite city the idea. Casey affleck is hilarious as the boston lowlife morgan omally. However, affleck was set to direct the tentatively titled mcscam for 20th century fox, which has gone through some changes since being acquired by disney and talk of the movie fell to the wayside.
Ben affleck has made a career out of taking big risks. We wrote something together along with this unbelievable writer, nicole holofcener, shes just great great. Matt damon has reportedly thrown his support behind ben affleck. Mark wahlberg talks his first netflix movie spenser. Van sant got an oscar nominated performance for matt damon and a supporting actor oscar for robin williams as the psychologist who counsels damon. Ben affleck and matt damons 10 best joint movies and. Ben affleck and matt damon revive reality show the runner. Matt damon and george clooney opened up about the sexual misconduct allegations against harvey weinstein while promoting their upcoming film suburbicon on good morning america on monday, october 23. Why matt damon hasnt reunited with casey and ben affleck on.
Matt damon biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. Oscar winners matt damon l and ben affleck hold the awards they won for best original screenplay for the film good will hunting which the two wrote during the 70th. Matt damon knew about gwyneth paltrows harvey weinstein story. Ben affleck and matt damon to reunite for new movie. Well we wrote something together along with this unbelievable writer, her. Good will hunting original script by matt damon and ben affleck an original script by matt damon and ben affleck the following is matt damon and ben afflecks award winning script for good will hunting. Matthew paige damon was born on october 8, 1970, in boston, massachusetts, to kent damon, a stockbroker, realtor and tax preparer, and nancy carlssonpaige, an early childhood education professor at lesley university. The 10yearold conversation turned eerily prescient when damon brought up his best friend from forever, ben affleck, who at the time had settled. Good will hunting is the film that put the careers of matt damon, ben affleck, and to a lesser extent, casey affleck, on the map.
Good will hunting original script by matt damon and ben. In march 2018, pearl street announced that it would be adopting inclusion riders for all future projects. Matt damon and ben affleck became hollywood superstars after the success of good will hunting. Jan 01, 2017 hes as famous for dating jennifer lopez as for winning oscars, but ben affleck takes it all in his stride. Matt damon reveals why it took him and ben affleck 20 years to write. The movie is nearing a greenlight, and adam driver is currently in talks to costar.
The story of what happens one day in new york city, when a young lawyer and a businessman share a small automobile accident on f. Manchester by the sea director on how casey affleck and matt damon helped him bring his north shore masterpiece to life kenneth lonergan discusses the making of. Ben affleck and matt damons oscars acceptance speech 19. Jimmy kimmel live is well known for its huge viral video successes with 2. How many movies have ben affleck and matt damon appeared.
Jodie comer and matt damon and admits he is feeling the pressure ahead of the film. Less than a week after the article was published, ben affleck walked away with to the film, which he planned to direct with matt damon to star. 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. Why did it take so long to get a new matt damon and ben affleck. As he came out to present best original screenplay with ben affleck, matt was announced as and guest instead of by his name and then every time he started to talk, the playingoff music kicked in. As director gus van sant observes in the introduction to matt damons and ben afflecks screenplay good will hunting, the two young actors somewhat resemble the characters they play in the film. It seems mark wahlberg isnt content to let ben affleck and matt damon win this game of monopoly earlier this month, fox proved victorious in a furious bidding war for the film rights to a. Matt damon and adam driver rock period attire on the set of. Ben affleck, matt damon, jennnifer todd to produce movie on americas first detectives exclusive 4. Pearl street coproduced damons last jason bourne movie and afflecks latest, the gangster epic live by night. It is behind the oscartipped drama manchester by the sea.
Pearl street films is an american motion picture production company. Ben affleck will be back on movie screens with the way back, an inspirational sports drama that opens on march 6, 2020. The narrative of ben affleck and matt damons friendship is one of the most popular pop culture stories in recent history. Matt damon reflects on marriage in response to ben affleck. Jay and silent bob strike back sweet escape hd ben. As he told the orlando sentinel, ben was the local movie star on the block, and he introduced me to his agent in new york. Matt damon refuses to work with bff ben affleck who always. Ben affleck is nervous about the last duel, an upcoming medieval movie he has helped to write. It has been exactly 20 years since matt damon and his childhood friend ben affleck launched their careers into high gear when they wrote the. 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. Matt damon on writing with ben affleck for the first time. They take on child abuse, career potential, lifelong friendship, new romance, spousal grief, patient therapy, and emotional honesty in this mature script full of heart. Production is under way on matt damon and adam drivers new movie the last duel, with both actors rocking unique period costumes.
Meanwhile, damon tried his hand at small screen work with a memorable recurring role as carol, an airline pilot and sometime boyfriend of liz lemon, on the nbc situation comedy 30 rock and a lauded turn opposite michael douglas liberace in the tv movie behind. Affleck cowrote the movie s screenplay with matt damon and nicole holofcener, and is due to play a supporting role. Matt damon and jodie comer on set of the last duel daily. Damon attended cambridge rindge and latin school and he performed in a number of theater productions during his time there. The untold truth of matt damon and ben affleck s friendship. George, gus van sant, bob weinstein, chris moore, harvey weinstein, jonathan gordon, kevin smith, ben affleck, matt damon.
Matt damon and adam driver rock period attire on the set. Jan 02, 20 an oral history of good will hunting, in the words of matt damon, ben affleck, robin williams, and the rest of the good will hunting cast and crew. Matt damon will always be there for ben affleck as he vows to stand by his. Top 10 unbelievable facts in music history duration. 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. You can check out matt damon, ben affleck, and adam driver in new.
Matt damon would play a superhero if ben affleck directed. Production of robert rodriguezs action thriller hypnotic, which was due to begin filming in april and in which affleck plays a detective, was also postponed. Im stunned at how good this 1997 starter movie for matt damon and ben affleck looks on this. Not only did the longtime friends star in the movie, but they won the oscar for best original. Jay and silent bob reboot official trailer new 2019 kevin smith, ben affleck, matt damon, chris hemsworth movie hd 2019 saban films comedy, kids, famil. Filming of the ridley scottdirected the last duel was halted. He talks trump, gangsters and surviving hollywood with his best buddy matt damon. Matt damon on what it was like to write with ben affleck for the first time. Matt damon on writing with ben affleck for the first time in 20 years. Matt damon was supposed to play daredevil instead of ben affleck. Feb 28, 2016 jimmy kimmel serves as host and executive producer of emmywinning jimmy kimmel live, abcs latenight talk show.
Ben affleck, matt damon choose project greenlight winner. Written by damon and big brother ben, the film follows the story of genius janitor who has a chance at a better life while working through his issues in courtordered therapy sessions. Nov 28, 2014 ben affleck and matt damon are in the middle of making a sequel to good will hunting when jay and silent bob jason mewes, kevin smith crash the set as extras. Jimmy kimmel and matt damons comedic rivalry is 12 years old. Now, hes taking on a new challenge a movie starring adam driver, jodie comer, and matt damon. Unbelievable true story behind daring prison break movie escape from. Ben affleck and matt damons 10 best joint movies and projects. Good will hunting is some of ben afflecks finest dramatic acting. Paramount is teaming with ben affleck, matt damon and jennifer todds pearl street films. The film, adapted from a historical novel by matt and ben affleck, will be directed by ridley scott and also stars adam driver matt, 49, was seen riding horseback along a trail in. Damon, 49, and driver, 36, were both spotted on the set in sarlat. Matt damon and ben afflecks trainwreck postweinstein.
Mark wahlberg has a mcdonalds monopoly fraud project too if that sounds familiar, its because ben affleck and matt damon are working on a. Ben affleck sneaks matt damon onto jimmy kimmel live. An oral history of good will hunting, in the words of matt damon, ben affleck, robin williams, and the rest of the good will hunting cast and crew. Why matt damon hasnt reunited with casey and ben affleck. Matt damons heard the jokes about playing robin to ben afflecks batman, but admits hed play any superhero if his friend directed. Ben affleck posts hilarious throwback of matt damon for national.
Ben affleck, matt damon on project greenlights winner and how filmmaking has changed over the past decade 8. His casual remarks come across as really sincere, so hes an endearing idiot. The glaring hypocrisy of matt damon and ben afflecks. The 10 best casey affleck movie performances taste of. Mark wahlberg has a mcdonalds monopoly fraud project too if that sounds familiar, its because ben affleck and matt damon are working on a feature film. The star also reveals why he hasnt been in a bendirected movie yet. Oct 12, 2017 chris bremner will pen the shadows, which, in true affleck and damon fashion, is a bostonset story. In october 2012, jennifer todd was named president of the company. It is what matt damon and ben affleck originally wrote on paper before the movie was made. Why matt damon hasnt reunited with casey and ben affleck on the big screen. Matt damon breaks his silence on ben afflecks newly revealed tattoo in april, the friends made headlines when affleck roasted his pal over old headshots of the martian star. So the three of us wrote this movie, its about medieval france and its.
Matt damon and ben affleck team for first movie together in over a decade matt damon and ben affleck team for first movie together in over a decade. The glaring hypocrisy of matt damon and ben afflecks harvey. Im stunned at how good this 1997 starter movie for matt damon and ben affleck looks on this 2012 american miramaxlionsgate blu ray which is now less than six quid. Now, matt said that ben afflecks relationship with jennifer lopez was. Nov 14, 2019 matt damon on what it was like to write with ben affleck for the first time since good will hunting on ridley scotts the last duel.
Theirs is one of the most storied bromances in hollywood. Matt damon vows to always be there for ben affleck metro news. Production on ridley scotts next project, the last duel, is currently underway, and a series of setphotos have emerged which show off just how ben affleck, matt damon, and adam driver will be. 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. Jay and silent bob reboot official trailer 2019 kevin. Now, in their 40s, they are two of the most popular actors working today. Its beautifully clean and a revelation after all these years of soso dvds. He got in trouble for comments over diversity and gay actors.
Matt damon reveals why it took him and ben affleck 20 years to write another screenplay together and talks about their new film the last duel. In 2010, matt damon narrated the documentary film inside job about the part played by financial deregulation in the late2000s financial crisis. Nov 14, 2019 matt damon reveals why it took him and ben affleck 20 years to write another screenplay together and talks about their new film the last duel. On march, 2018, matt damon and ben affleck announced they will adopt the inclusion rider agreement in all their. Drive, and their mutual road rage escalates into a feud. 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. Matt damon and ben affleck have fulfilled the dreams of one young filmmaker who won a competition which they launched to find new movie talent published. The most certain way to shift an unwanted spotlight is to provide something else for it to shine on. Matt damon, ben affleck gearing up for new movie with ridley scott, nicole holofcener twentytwo years after good will hunting, the duo is teaming up again for the big screen. His accolades include two academy awards and three golden globe awards. Mar 16, 2016 ben affleck and matt damon are reviving reality series the runner for verizons go90 platform their pearl street films will join forces with pilgrim media group and adaptive studios on.
The narrative of ben affleck and matt damon s friendship is one of the most popular pop culture stories in recent history. Nov 18, 2016 manchester by the sea director on how casey affleck and matt damon helped him bring his north shore masterpiece to life kenneth lonergan discusses the making of the new critically acclaimed. Manchester by the sea director on how casey affleck and. He later appeared in the independent comingofage comedy dazed and confused 1993 and various kevin smith films. Though hes best known as an actor, the twotime oscar winner has. Matt damon and ben afflecks script is raw, real, and thoughtful as these two teenage actors wrote an original screenplay with a boston realism and a sympathetic viewpoint. Why did matt damon and ben affleck wait so long before.
Matt damon on reuniting with ben affleck to write the last. When matt and ben wrote good will hunting the fact they were able to interest a top director like gus van sant in the project should have said something before one views a frame of film. Ben affleck and matt damon win original screenplay. Why ben affleck is nervous to film his new movie with matt. 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. Mar 05, 2020 ben affleck will be back on movie screens with the way back, an inspirational sports drama that opens on march 6, 2020. Jan 10, 2017 why matt damon hasnt reunited with casey and ben affleck on the big screen. The company was founded by matt damon and ben affleck. Matthew paige damon was born on october 8, 1970, in boston, massachusetts, to kent damon, a stockbroker, realtor and tax. 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.
Mar 01, 2017 jimmy kimmel and matt damons comedic rivalry is 12 years old. Matt damon cant work with ben affleck again until his friend stops keeping the best roles for himself the two stars shot to fame with their 1997 movie good will hunting, and while they are. Jun 30, 2017 damon would be starring in the lead in a movie, and affleck would answer back with his own. Oct, 2017 to ben affleck and matt damon, the show must go on with a new detective movie, even as both face backlash over the harvey weinstein sexual assault allegations. Et has posted the first photos from the movies set, revealing damon and affleck whos playing a supporting role in medieval getups that. Matt damon on reuniting with ben affleck to write the last duel. Well we wrote something together along with this unbelievable. Nov 30, 2019 matt damon was spotted leaving his friend ben affleck s home on saturday with what looked like script in his hands. Ben affleck, matt damon, jennnifer todd to produce movie. It wasnt until july 2019 that it was announced ridley scott was planning to direct the film with ben affleck and matt damon set to star, as well as write the. 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. Search, discover and share your favorite ben affleck and matt damon gifs. He began his career as a child when he starred in the pbs educational series the voyage of the mimi 1984, 1988. The family lived in newton until his parents divorced in 1973, when damon and his brother moved with his mother to cambridge.
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