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Damon and Affleck: Hollywood’s Dynamic Duo Returns With New Projects
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, two of Hollywood’s most cherished collaborators, have reunited to launch their production company, Artist’s Equity, with exciting new projects on the horizon.
Their first film under Artist’s Equity, ‘Air‘, hit the screens in 2022, featuring Damon in a stellar performance and Affleck directing and making a cameo.
The duo’s next venture, ‘Animals‘, a crime film, is eagerly anticipated, scheduled for release on the streaming giant Netflix, with both stars taking on roles.
Before their major collaborations, Damon and Affleck crossed paths as extras in the legendary Kevin Costner baseball film, ‘Field of Dreams‘, where they shared their joys of visiting Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox.
In 1992, Damon and Affleck both starred in ‘School Ties‘, a significant project in their career trajectory, alongside talents like Brendan Fraser and Chris O’Donnell.
Damon also had a minor role in ‘Glory Daze’ (1995), with Affleck leading the cast, a part of the 90s independent slacker movie genre with stars like Sam Rockwell and John Rhys-Davies.
The groundbreaking ‘Good Will Hunting’ (1997) propelled Damon and Affleck to stardom, earning them an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and marking the start of their soaring careers.
Their collaborations continued with Kevin Smith‘s films, including ‘Chasing Amy‘ (1997) and ‘Dogma‘ (1999), where they both showcased their acting prowess in unique roles.
Smith’s ‘Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back’ (2001) saw the duo in a hilarious cameo reenacting scenes from ‘Good Will Hunting’, injecting a touch of humor into the movie.
We fast forward to 2019 when Damon and Affleck united for ‘The Last Duel‘, co-writing the gripping medieval tale alongside Nicole Holofcener and working with acclaimed director Ridley Scott.
Recently, the duo unveiled ‘Air’ (2022), a biographical drama recounting Nike’s journey with Michael Jordan and the birth of the iconic Air Jordan sneaker line, initiating their production company on a high note.
