28 Years After ‘Good Will Hunting,’ Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Are Back for Something Bigger

Thankfully, Ben AffleckandMatt Damonunderstand that distinction with a lot of humility. The film they wrote and starred in became their breakthrough project in the late ’90s, earning them the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay in 1998. And now, almost three decades later, their latest venture brings that part of their history into focus. Through Artists Equity, the company the pair founded with Gerry Cardinale in 2022, the real-life best friends and collaborators are creating a dedicated home for emerging filmmakers.