Matt Damon and Ben Affleck to star in Netflix thriller 'RIP'. Everything you may like to know

"RIP," a Joe Carnahan-directed thriller starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, has been acquired by Netflix. The initiative is being led by Artists Equity, their production business. In addition to co-starring, Damon and Affleck will produce the film. Plot specifics are being kept under wraps. After a month of being pitched to various agencies, the project is scheduled for an autumn shot, as per the reports of 'The Hollywood Reporter'.

Damon and Affleck's current partnership

The Oscar-winning script team of "Good Will Hunting," which included Damon and Affleck, recently collaborated on the Amazon feature "Air," which was directed by Affleck. Together, the pair has been in several movies, such as "Dogma," "The Last Duel," and a Super Bowl commercial for Dunkin' Donuts. Affleck's "The Accountant 2" and Jennifer Lopez's "Unstoppable," which are slated for Amazon MGM Studios, are also produced by Artists Equity. They are also the brains behind "Small Things Like These," a drama starring Cillian Murphy that Lionsgate will release, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

Future initiatives

Doug Liman's film "The Instigators," which will debut on Apple TV+ the following month, stars Damon. Ben Affleck's brother Casey Affleck co-stars with him. Robert Rodriguez's 2023 thriller "Hypnotic," starring Ben Affleck, is one of his most recent projects. "RIP" will be directed and written by Joe Carnahan, who is well-known for movies including "Copshop," "The Grey," and "Smokin' Aces."

Background of Damon and Affleck

Collaboration between Affleck and Damon dates back more than 30 years. Together, they have been in nine films since 1989 and grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts. One of their most well-known joint efforts is "Good Will Hunting," for which they were nominated in 1998 for an Oscar for Best Screenplay. In their most recent movie, "Air," Michael Jordan and Nike's sneaker partnership was the main subject.

Carnahan's background as a director

Joe Carnahan, who helmed Affleck in "Smokin' Aces" before, contributes his expertise to "RIP." Among his credits are the movies "The A-Team," "Boss Level," and "Copshop." With Damon and Affleck involved and Carnahan directing, "RIP" looks to be a noteworthy addition to Netflix's library.

FAQs:

What is "RIP"?
"RIP" is a thriller directed by Joe Carnahan, starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Netflix recently acquired the film, which is produced by Damon and Affleck's company, Artists Equity.

What is Joe Carnahan known for?
Joe Carnahan is known for directing movies like "The A-Team," "Boss Level," "Copshop," and "Smokin' Aces."