Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Discuss Their Continued Collaboration in Film After Beatles Documentary

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, long-time friends and Oscar winners for ‘Good Will Hunting,’ have made three films together in the past four years: ‘The Last Duel,’ ‘Air,’ and the upcoming ‘The Rip.’ In a recent interview with GQ, the two actors revealed they have no plans to stop working together. Damon explained that watching the Beatles documentary ‘Get Back’ in 2021, which ends with the band’s final chapter, made him emotional and reflect on his own career with Affleck. He realized that as long as they are still able to work together, they should continue to make films, regardless of any risk of oversaturation in the marketplace. Affleck also spoke about his admiration for Damon’s acting, noting how Damon’s understated performances are deeply authentic and real. The two have worked together in various films, including their breakout work in ‘Chasing Amy’ and ‘Dogma,’ and recently launched their own production banner, Artists Equity. Their next project, ‘The Rip,’ a crime thriller directed by Joe Carnahan, will stream on Netflix in 2026. Affleck shared that Damon helped him rediscover his joy for acting after a difficult period in his career, reinforcing the strength of their professional and personal bond.