Minnie Driver, known for her roles in iconic ’90s movies such as “Circle of Friends” and “Grosse Pointe Blank,” gained widespread recognition with a role in the classic drama “Good Will Hunting.” Starring alongside Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Robin Williams, Driver portrayed Skylar, forming a significant relationship with Damon’s troubled mathematics prodigy character. Her outstanding performance earned her an Oscar nomination.
Given the enduring success of “Good Will Hunting,” there has been occasional speculation about the possibility of revisiting its characters in a sequel. However, Minnie Driver has expressed reservations about such an idea. In an interview with ComicBook, she conveyed her appreciation for the film’s existence, noting that some things should be left untouched as beautiful and perfect in their original form.
“I think some things should just remain beautiful and perfect in their existence. And I just… I don’t know. Like I’d want to see a sequel to Grosse Pointe Blank. I’d want to see what… I mean, I know [the TV series] Barry kind of covered a lot of territory about what happens to hitmen who try and get out and then end up not being able to get out. But I think Good Will Hunting, I think that should be left alone.”
Ben Affleck, Damon’s co-writer and co-star in the film, also shares a similar sentiment. In a recent interview, he expressed his lack of interest in pursuing a sequel to “Good Will Hunting,” aligning with Driver’s perspective on preserving the film’s original impact and legacy.
