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Story By Joe Frank

Jul 22 2023

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's Journey of Friendship

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck decided to work together more frequently after Damon's father passed away in 2017.

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Damon expressed his desire to "make every second count" when collaborating with his longtime friend Affleck.

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In an interview with journalist Chris Wallace, Damon mentioned that he and Affleck have been incredibly close for a long time.

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The 2021 Beatles documentary, "Get Back," served as a turning point in how Damon viewed his relationship with Affleck.

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After watching the documentary, Damon reached out to Affleck, questioning why they hadn't worked together more often.

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Damon and Affleck won an Academy Award for their screenplay of "Good Will Hunting".

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The dynamic between Damon and Affleck changed after the death of Damon's father, Kent, who was also very close to Affleck.

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Damon shared that the loss made him and Affleck appreciate life more and made them want to utilize their time better.

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The pair founded the production company Artists Equity in November to create meaningful projects together.

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Their first release under Artists Equity was "Air," a film on Nike sports executives who signed Michael Jordan in 1984.

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Damon and Casey Affleck are set to star in an upcoming movie titled "The Instigators," which Ben Affleck is producing.

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