Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are spotted on the set of their untitled Nike movie as filming continues in Los Angeles
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon get back to work when they are spotted on the set of their new film project in Los Angeles.
Affleck, 49, is directing the untitled film and stars alongside Damon, 51, both of whom are rewriting Alex Convery’s original screenplay.
Filming began last week in Los Angeles, although it’s unclear when the project will be released at this point.
New Movie: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon get back to work when they’re spotted on the set of their new movie project in Los Angeles
Screenwriters: Affleck, 49, is directing the untitled film and starring alongside Damon, 51, both of whom rewrite Alex Convery’s original screenplay
Affleck was spotted on set in a white Panavision t-shirt and gray jeans with light blue Nike trainers.
The actor-director sported a beard as he walked the set in Los Angeles with his childhood friend.
Aside from directing, Affleck stars as Nike co-founder Phil Knight in the film, which is based on an incredible true story.
Ben’s Look: Affleck was spotted on set in a white Panavision t-shirt and gray jeans with light blue Nike trainers
Damon was spotted on set wearing a black camo-brimmed baseball cap and a two-tone light and dark gray long-sleeved shirt.
He also wore black jeans and tan shoes while sporting sides on his walk through the set.
Damon plays Nike salesman Sonny Vaccaro and his relentless quest to recruit a rising basketball star named Michael Jordan for an endorsement deal that would revolutionize the sneaker business forever.
Matt’s Look: Damon was spotted on set wearing a black camo-brimmed baseball cap and a two-tone light and dark gray long-sleeved shirt
Matt’s character: Damon plays Nike salesman Sonny Vaccaro and his relentless quest to recruit a rising basketball star named Michael Jordan for an endorsement deal… that would revolutionize the sneaker business forever
The cast also includes Jason Bateman as Nike marketing guru Rob Strasser, who was a key figure in signing Jordan, while Viola Davis and Julius Tennon play Jordan’s parents.
The cast also includes Chris Tucker as Howard White, a former basketball player who worked as a junior executive in Nike’s burgeoning basketball division, and Marlon Wayans as George Raveling, another former player who ended up at Nike.
Jordan is not seen or played by anyone in the film, who is described as a “huge mythical figure hovering over the film” while Vaccaro attempts to gain access to him.
Cast: The cast also includes Jason Bateman as Nike marketing guru Rob Strasser, who was a key figure in signing Jordan, while Viola Davis and Julius Tennon play Jordan’s parents
Chris Messina will play Jordan’s original agent, David Falk, while Matthew Maher will play Peter Moore, who designed the first Air Jordan sneakers and designed the now-iconic Jumpman logo.
Affleck and Damon are producing the film alongside Peter Guber, Jason Michael Berman, Jeff Robinov, Madison Ainley and David Ellison.
The film will premiere on Amazon Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.
Producers: Affleck and Damon are co-producing the film with Peter Guber, Jason Michael Berman, Jeff Robinov, Madison Ainley and David Ellison
Amazon: The film will premiere on Amazon Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world