The 2024 American heist comedy film The Instigators, featuring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck, has officially hit theaters. The film showcases the longstanding friendship between Damon and Affleck, who have known each other for over four decades. In a recent interview with PEOPLE, Damon opened up about the deep bond he shares with both Casey and his brother, Ben Affleck.
Damon revealed that their friendship has lasted 43 years, emphasizing the foundation of their connection: “shared experience, relationship, trust, and love.” He described their friendship as genuine, stating that he and Casey “don’t waste any time on diplomacy,” which adds to the authenticity of their relationship.
In The Instigators, Damon and Affleck play Rory and Cobby, respectively, two thieves whose heist goes awry, leading to a chaotic chase involving the police, bureaucrats, and crime bosses. The film explores their dynamic as they navigate this challenging situation together.
As part of the film’s production, Damon and Affleck returned to Boston, their childhood city. Despite the city’s changes over the years, Affleck expressed a deep connection to it, saying, “Boston has changed a lot. It’s really not the city that we grew up in. On the other hand, it’s the place I still feel more at home than anywhere else.”
Fans can catch a glimpse of Damon and Affleck’s enduring friendship in The Instigators, which is now available for streaming on Apple TV+.
