Matt Damon and Ben Affleck recently sat down to discuss their decades-long partnership and their latest project, The Rip. While the conversation touched on their shared history and creative process, Damon also addressed his specific approach to modern action filmmaking and stunts.

Matt Damon explicitly distances himself from the high-risk stunt work popularized by Tom Cruise.

"I am the anti-Tom Cruise. I'm like, let's let that guy do it. He's really good at that," he said while sitting for The Rip promotion during the Still Watching Netflix sit-down with Ben Affleck.

He added, "My stuntman has done fantastic work".

Damon expressed no desire to perform life-threatening feats, choosing instead to rely on his stunt double, Kai, to ensure high-quality action without the personal risk.

Damon emphasizes that working on The Rip with Affleck brings a unique joy that keeps him motivated.

He explained in the interview that "doing stuff together" after being in the industry for decades provides a sense of fulfillment that he wants to keep going.

For Damon, the excitement of filmmaking now stems from the collaborative process and working with people he truly loves.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck turn collaboration into a lifelong bond

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s friendship has remained a constant anchor throughout these career shifts. Having shared a bank account and survived early industry rejections, they view their work as a collaborative joy rather than a zero-sum rivalry.

Damon’s conscious refusal to chase personal peril signals a seasoned actor’s evolution. For him, the thrill of the job comes from the good idea and the creative process, not the adrenaline of a mid-air leap.

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Written by

Shraddha Priyadarshi

Edited by

Hriddhi Maitra