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BFFs Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have discovered their subsequent collaboration. The “Good Will Looking” and “Air” workforce will subsequent star in “RIP,” a brand new Netflix thriller from author and director Joe Carnahan.
Plot particulars and launch date stay beneath wraps. The movie will likely be produced by Artists Fairness — the artist-led studio based by Affleck and Damon in 2022.
Artist Fairness’s different initiatives embody the Cillian Murphy starrer “Small Issues Like These,” a sequel to “The Accountant” and the Jennifer Lopez-led movies “Unstoppable” and “Kiss of the Spider Girl.”
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Affleck and Damon have been longtime collaborators, first teaming up for 1997’s “Good Will Looking,” which earned them each Oscars for greatest authentic screenplay. They starred collectively in Ridley Scott’s 2021 historic drama “The Final Duel” alongside Jodie Comer and Adam Driver. Their final undertaking was 2023’s sports activities drama “Air,” which Affleck additionally directed.
Damon was most just lately seen in Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-winning “Oppenheimer” and Ethan Coen’s “Drive-Away Dolls.” He’s subsequent set to star alongside Affleck’s brother Casey within the comedy heist movie “The Instigators.”
Affleck just lately reprised his position as Bruce Wayne/Batman in 2023’s “The Flash,” and appeared in spouse Jennifer Lopez’s movie “This Is Me… Now: A Love Story.”
Carnahan’s earlier credit embody 2002 crime thriller “Narc,” 2006 motion flick “Smokin’ Aces” and 2021’s “Copshop.” Upcoming movies embody “Shadow Power” with Kerry Washington and “Not With out Hope,” starring Zachary Levi.
Affleck and Damon are represented by WME, whereas Carnahan is repped by CAA.
Deadline was first to report the Netflix information.