Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are teaming up to launch a new production company called “Air”. The company will focus on producing film and television projects, and will be led by CEO Jennifer Todd, who previously produced Affleck’s film “Live by Night”.
The announcement was made during the 2022 Grammy Awards on Sunday, where Affleck and Damon were presenting the award for Best Rap Album. In their presentation, the two actors joked about the internet’s fascination with Affleck’s reaction to winning an Oscar for “Good Will Hunting” in 1998, and showed a montage of memes featuring Affleck looking emotional.
Affleck and Damon have been close friends and collaborators since they were teenagers, and have worked together on several projects over the years, including “Good Will Hunting”, which they co-wrote and starred in. The two also co-founded the production company “Pearl Street Films” in 2012, which has produced films like “Manchester by the Sea” and “The Way Back”.
With the launch of “Air”, Affleck and Damon are expanding their reach in the entertainment industry and aiming to bring diverse and innovative stories to the screen. In a joint statement, the duo said, “Our goal at Air is to create a home for artists who are committed to telling stories that are both timeless and timely. We are excited to work with Jennifer Todd and our team to bring these stories to audiences around the world.”
While no specific projects have been announced yet, it will be interesting to see what kind of content “Air” will produce and how it will set itself apart from other production companies. With Affleck and Damon’s proven track record in Hollywood, there’s no doubt that “Air” will be a company to watch in the coming years.
