Matt Damon and Casey Affleck recently made a splash at the New York premiere of their new film, The Instigators. The two actors, who have been working together for over 25 years since co-writing Good Will Hunting with Ben Affleck, shared insights about their creative relationship.
Damon mentioned that while they may have creative arguments, they are healthy and do not let egos get in the way. He praised the Affleck brothers for being consistently great partners to work with. The duo returned to their hometown of Boston to shoot The Instigators, with the project almost not happening until Casey enlisted the help of Damon’s wife, Luciana, who also served as a producer on the film.
Casey revealed in an interview that he went through Luciana to convince Damon to join the movie, noting that she has better taste than Damon. Damon, in turn, shared that he was drawn to the world and characters of the film, as well as the specific tone that they wanted to achieve. The movie follows the story of a father and an ex-con teaming up to steal from a corrupt politician, with the help of a therapist to evade capture.
Directed by Doug Liman and written by Casey and Chuck Maclean, The Instigators also stars Jack Harlow, Ron Perlman, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Alfred Molina. The film is set to release in theaters on August 2 and on Apple TV+ on August 9.
The red carpet premiere in New York City saw the cast and crew coming together to celebrate the film’s release. Damon, Casey, and Luciana were joined by other members of the team for the event. The movie promises to be a thrilling heist film with a unique blend of action and humor.
As fans eagerly await the release of The Instigators, the behind-the-scenes insights shared by Damon and Casey offer a glimpse into the collaborative and creative process that went into making the film. With a star-studded cast and a compelling storyline, the movie is poised to be a must-watch for audiences looking for an exciting and entertaining cinematic experience.
