Ben Affleck is turning to someone close to home for his next big film project.
, which tells the story of Nike visionary Sonny Vaccaro and his efforts to make a groundbreaking promotional deal with a young Michael Jordan.
The film was the first project from Damon and Affleck's newly formed production company, Artists Equity. Now, the pair are already working on their second film under the banner. is their company's first offering, with more to come soon," Affleck shared."We're just getting rolling on working again with Amazon, to do the story of a wrestler named Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg and won a National Championship for Arizona State.
When pressed on reports that Lopez had been tapped to star in the project, Affleck first played coy, stating,"We always hire the very best performers. And in this case, I can say every single person that's been cast so far I think is the very absolute best choice.""Can't make it look like she's doing it as a favor to me, but actually she is," he added. Affleck also expressed his excitement to get to work with her on a project now that they are married.
"What fun, what a joy to do something with her, see her be great, go to work with your wife, go to work with your best friend,' He shared."Because ultimately, like, your work becomes the lion's share of what defines your life, in terms of the time you spend. And if you don't like who you're working with, and if you have difficulty or trouble at work, I think it's one of the things that can really cause depression, anxiety and pain for people.
"And conversely, [if] you love the people at work, you probably have a pretty good life, you know?" he added., alongside Jharrel Jerome, who will play the real-life wrestler the film is about.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Michael Jordan's Involvement In Nike Movie Detailed By Ben AffleckDirector and star Ben Affleck details Michael Jordan's involvement in the upcoming Nike movie, Air, including pushing for one key casting.
Les mer »
No, Justice League Isn't Ben Affleck's 'Highest-Rated Career Movie'BenAffleck wants nothing to do with JamesGunn's DCU, but was he right that JusticeLeague was his 'highest-rated career movie'? Doesn't look like it... / ZackSnyder Snyderverse Batman DCStudios PeterSafran
Les mer »
Ben Affleck on the Demands Michael Jordan Made Before He Directed ‘Air’Ben Affleck says he never would have made “Air” without Michael Jordan’s blessing, but that blessing came with one major request. Her name? Viola Davis. Directed by Affleck, the m…
Les mer »
Ben Affleck's 'Air' Receives Long Standing Ovation at SXSWViola Davis on playing Michael Jordan's mother Deloris in 'Air': 'It’s the height of Jim Crow. It’s the height of Black people being told that their dreams didn’t matter. So, for her to have that big vision for her son... is so miraculous.'
Les mer »
Ben Affleck Premieres ‘Air’ at SXSW: “Most Important Night of My Professional Life”The actor-director screened the world premiere of his new film along with Matt Damon, Viola Davis and Jason Bateman.
Les mer »
Ben Affleck's 'Air' Rocks SXSW, Receives Long Standing OvationViola Davis on playing Michael Jordan's mother Deloris in 'Air': 'It’s the height of Jim Crow. It’s the height of Black people being told that their dreams didn’t matter. So, for her to have that big vision for her son... is so miraculous.'
Les mer »