Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are making another movie together
us.hola.comBen Affleck and Matt Damon are reuniting once more. The close friends and frequent collaborators have announced their new project together, a film that explores Nike and how it managed to secure a partnership with Michael Jordan in the ‘80s, one of the most significant moments in sports marketing.Ben Affleck and Matt Damon talk about making ‘The Last Duel’ and working with Ridley ScottJennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s astrological read: What do the stars say about their future?Affleck and Damon will both star, co-write, and co-produce the film.
Affleck will take on the role of director, an exciting prospect for those who’ve followed his directing career. Per Variety, Affleck will play Phil Knight, the co-founder of Nike, while Damon will play Sonny Vaccaro, a sports marketing executive who relentlessly pursued Michael Jordan and changed the landscape of what was possible in terms of sports partnerships.The film will follow Vaccaro’s business plan and introduce Michael Jordan’s social circle to the audience, including his mother, who’ll play a prominent role in the film, and his coaches, advisors, and friends.
While these roles haven’t been cast, it’s likely that they’ll feature a mix of up-and-coming actors and established household names.
The original script, which was written by Alex Convery, will get a pass from Damon and Affleck, with this marking their third Hollywood collaboration.This past year, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon collaborated on “The Last Duel” together.
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