Ben Affleck and Matt Damon grin on the LA set of Amazon's untitled Nike movie
dailymail.co.ukOn Thursday, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon were spotted grinning ear-to-ear on the Los Angeles set of Amazon Studios' untitled film about the origin of Nike Air Jordan sneakers.The longtime Boston BFFs were not in costume as they strolled past a Star Waggons trailer while chatting with two other gentlemen.The sports marketing drama, which began principle photography on June 6, marks 49-year-old Ben's fifth feature directorial effort.
Thick as thieves: On Thursday, Ben Affleck (R) and Matt Damon (L) were grinning ear-to-ear on the LA set of Amazon Studios' untitled film about the origin of Nike Air Jordan sneakersIt's the first time Affleck has directed 51-year-old Matt, who helped him punch up Alex Convery's 2021 blacklist script Air Jordan which was inspired by ESPN's 2015 documentary Sole Man.Damon plays former Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro, who embarked on a relentless quest to sign Chicago Bulls shooting guard Michael Jordan to what was then the fledgling running-shoe company in 1984.
The Deep Water star takes on the role of Nike co-founder Phil Knight, who was Vaccaro's boss who pushed him to make what became the most important athlete-product intertwining ever earning billions.And while no one will be playing the 59-year-old NBA legend, Oscar winner Viola Davis plays his powerful mother Deloris in a cast that includes Jason Bateman, Chris Tucker, Marlon Wayans, and Chris Messina.
In between takes: The longtime Boston BFFs were not in costume as they strolled past a Star Waggons trailer while chatting with two other gentlemen At the helm!
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