Hollywood’s dynamic duo, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, are gearing up for another significant milestone in their long and successful careers. The 52-year-old actor looked thrilled as he made a high-profile appearance at a Netflix event to unveil a teaser for his upcoming thriller, RIP, alongside his longtime collaborator and best friend, Damon.
On January 29, 2025, Affleck took the stage at the Next on Netflix Special Presentation to introduce the first official trailer for the much-anticipated film. The Gone Girl star exuded effortless style, donning a cream-colored long coat over a crisp white shirt and a tailored grey waistcoat. Fan-captured images from the event showed him sharing laughs with Damon, reflecting their enduring friendship and creative synergy.
Speaking about RIP, Affleck teased the film’s gripping storyline, stating, “This movie takes a look at the things people will do for money.” His remarks hinted at a dark and suspenseful narrative, perfectly aligned with the thrilling cinematic experiences he is known for.
Produced under Artists Equity, the production company founded by Affleck and Damon, RIP is expected to deliver a high-stakes, thought-provoking drama. Affleck described it as “a really fun, engaging ride that keeps you guessing. It’s a compelling, complicated human drama that also hues to these elements of cinema that people have loved forever.”
Beyond just another collaboration, RIP holds a special place in the journey of Artists Equity. Affleck proudly revealed, “This is the seventh movie that Matt Damon and my company, Artists Equity, has made, and in a lot of ways, it’s the most important for us. We’ve found some really exciting partners who are not just invested in what has been, but what could be at Netflix. This is exactly the kind of film that we want to champion.”
Affleck’s enthusiastic presence at the Netflix event comes after a stressful start to the year. Earlier this month, the Deep Water actor was forced to evacuate his Los Angeles home due to the Palisades wildfires, which threatened numerous residences in the area.
Despite the turbulent events, Affleck seemed to be in high spirits, celebrating yet another major cinematic achievement with his longtime collaborator and Netflix, reinforcing their place in Hollywood’s elite storytellers.
