“Maintaining a Positive Working Dynamic: Matt Damon Discusses Navigating Creative Disagreements with Casey and Ben Affleck Minus Egos”
Matt Damon recently discussed his enduring professional partnership with the Affleck brothers, Casey and Ben, in an interview with PEOPLE. Damon described their twenty-year collaboration as quite positive. Despite their frequent creative differences, he commended the Affleck brothers for being reliable and excellent collaborators.
Damon emphasized that their conversations are always constructive and devoid of ego clashes, stating, “Those are healthy, and we know each other well enough that our feelings and egos don’t really come into play.”
Damon and Casey Affleck made headlines on July 31 at the New York premiere of their new film, The Instigators. The event took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center in Manhattan. Both actors, who were former roommates, generated a lot of buzz while promoting their new buddy heist movie.
In his conversation with PEOPLE, Damon discussed their collaboration over the years, noting that despite their creative differences, there are no surprises with the Affleck brothers. “They’re consistently great,” he remarked, praising their reliability and professionalism.
Damon disclosed that his wife, Luciana Barroso, played a pivotal role in the film’s development. According to Damon, Casey Affleck enlisted Barroso’s help to persuade Damon to read the script for The Instigators.
Barroso, who also served as the film’s producer, played a significant role in the project. Damon expressed his trust in her judgment, saying, “When I see somebody that I agree with so much feeling strongly about something, I look really carefully at it.”
The Instigators, directed by Doug Liman and written by Casey Affleck and Chuck Maclean, features Damon and Casey as Rory and Cobby, a father and ex-convict team planning a heist against a corrupt politician.
When their plans go awry, they turn to Rory’s therapist, played by Hong Chau, for help. The film also stars Jack Harlow, Ron Perlman, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Alfred Molina. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on August 2 and will be available on Apple TV+ from August 9.
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