Casey Affleck Knew 'Showoff' Matt Damon Was Destined for Superstardom
Affleck said Damon was destined for stardom and praised Christopher Nolan as he promoted his unfinished directorial feature Company.
- On Monday, actor Casey Affleck headlined a masterclass at the Zurich Film Festival, discussing his career and the premiere of his third directorial feature, Company.
- Reflecting on his roots, Affleck recalled sharing a theater teacher with childhood friends Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, noting the three pursued distinct, varied paths in Hollywood.
- Labelled a Hollywood outsider, Affleck admitted, "I don't love the system of Hollywood," while explaining why the label felt liberating rather than limiting.
- Recalling a disagreement about Tenet, Affleck recounted calling director Christopher Nolan to settle the debate, later joking it was probably a mistake.
- Moving through the festival circuit, Company is being refined using audience reactions as feedback, with Affleck noting he's still tightening the film before its final release.
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Ben Affleck’s Brother Has Blunt Take on Matt Damon: ‘Always a Bit of a Showoff’
Casey Affleck offered a teasing glimpse into the Matt Damon rivalry that had followed their families for decades. The actor also revisited his Boston theater roots, his Oscar night nerves and an awkward call with Christopher Nolan. Affleck spoke during a Zurich Film Festival masterclass ahead of his new directorial feature Company. The conversation covered Hollywood, family, directing […]
Casey Affleck Recalls ‘Traumatic’ Oscars Night, Praises Christopher Nolan, and Says ‘Company’ Isn’t Finished Yet: ‘There Are Things I Want to Change’
Don’t bother calling Christopher Nolan to ask about his films – Casey Affleck already has, and “it was probably a mistake,” he told the audience during an onstage interview at the Zurich Film Festival on Monday. “I was driving back from school with my son. We were talking about ‘Tenet’ and disagreeing. I said: ‘Let’s […]
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