Rumors of longtime friends Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s collaboration on an upcoming crime thriller have sent shockwaves through Hollywood. The announcement comes amid Affleck’s divorce speculations with Jennifer Lopez, which seemingly added an extra layer of intrigue to his professional reunion with Damon.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s bromance has been a staple of Hollywood gossip for decades. Now, as the duo are slated to work together in a gripping new film, the reports promise another glimpse into their undeniable on-screen chemistry. This news thus ignited a frenzy among fans, with social media buzzing over their long-lasting friendship.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s Collaboration in Upcoming Crime Thriller
Shooting to fame with their Oscar-winning screenplay for Good Will Hunting in 1997, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon hereafter carved out successful individual careers. However, from time to time, Hollywood’s dream team often collaborated on both sides of the camera, to deliver outstanding works.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Are Reportedly “Getting Awfully Tired” of the Tension Between Their Wives
According to recent reports from Deadline, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are once again set to collaborate in their electrifying new project RIP. Their upcoming venture that’s beginning production in the fall, described as a tense crime thriller, is set to be written and directed by Joe Carnahan, with the duo’s company Artists Equity producing the film.
The Most Power Friendship of Hollywood. 💯❤️ pic.twitter.com/a8P15bTvYj
— Peter Rabbit’s Award Buzz (@PeterRabbit_4DX) June 18, 2024
The dynamic duo is so back
— Bovada Casino (@Bovada_Casino) June 18, 2024
Carnahan is a stellar director! His work on Smoking Aces cemented his ability to stylishly direct an action thriller. Bring on Damon and Affleck again too. I'm hyped for this one.
— Matt Jarbo (@mjarbo) June 18, 2024
We will be watching 🔥
— Alex (@UnitedAlex7) June 18, 2024
One of the greatest duos in Hollywood history. https://t.co/IP6qDGv7Ox pic.twitter.com/kl5TuXCCmC
— TylerCWhitmore (@TylerCWhitmore) June 18, 2024
Matt Damon & Ben Affleck starring in another movie, dudes rock! https://t.co/txmBa0RbDd
— Christian Cortave (@CCortave24) June 18, 2024
While plot details are kept under wraps, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s dynamic partnership is expected to capitalize on and deliver a riveting cinematic experience. Fans are already excited and predicting RIP to be a major box office draw. People who have long awaited a reunion between Affleck and Damon were finally greeted with hope and excitement.
The Reunion Comes Amid Ben Affleck’s Divorce Rumors with Jennifer Lopez
However, surprisingly while the reports about RIP send fans into a frenzy, it also appears amid personal upheaval in Ben Affleck’s life. According to Cosmopolitan, Affleck and Jennifer Lopez recently faced a sudden round of breakup rumors that left everyone shocked and confused for a while.
Reports emerged claiming that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were no longer living together. This came amid Lopez suddenly canceling her entire This Is Me…Live tour, followed by blurry images of Affleck spotted without his wedding ring. Hinting at the couple living through uncertain times, rumors suggested that the pair were heading for a divorce.
But later on, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck steered clear of all speculations, with sources confining to ET and DailyMail about the actors’ commitment to save their marriage. So now, following the divorce rumors, Affleck is simply making headlines for his upcoming collaboration with Matt Damon, following their work on Air, The Last Duel, Jersey Girl, and The Third Wheel.
