Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Joe Carnahan on Affleck-Damon Reunion in The Rip
Joe Carnahan, the director of the new movie The Rip, talked about how he got Ben Affleck and Matt Damon to work together again.
They liked the script and understood the story because they share similar inspirations.
The movie is about crime and has themes like corruption and loyalty.
It also has a big cast with other famous actors.
The film came out on January 16, 2026, and people are excited to watch it.
The Rip is a crime thriller directed by Joe Carnahan, starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.
The film explores themes of corruption, greed, loyalty, and moral compromise.
Affleck and Damon were drawn to the script and had minimal notes during production.
The ensemble cast includes Lina Esco, Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, and others.
The film was produced by Affleck, Damon, Dani Bernfeld, and Luciana Barroso under Artists Equity.
- Who
- Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Joe Carnahan, and the ensemble cast of The Rip
- What
- The Rip is a crime thriller film exploring themes of corruption, greed, loyalty, and moral compromise
- When
- The film was released on January 16, 2026
- Where
- The film is set in Hollywood and is a production under the Artists Equity brand
- Why
- The film reunites Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, who were drawn to the script's themes and material
- Release Date
- January 16, 2026
- Director
- Joe Carnahan
- Producers
- Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Dani Bernfeld, Luciana Barroso
- Composer
- Clinton Shorter
- Main Cast
- Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Lina Esco, Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Kyle Chandler, Néstor Carbonell