RIP (film)

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RIP
Directed by Joe Carnahan
Written byJoe Carnahan
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Distributed by Netflix
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  • 2025 (2025)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

RIP is an upcoming American crime thriller film written and directed by Joe Carnahan. The film stars Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, Nestor Carbonell, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Kyle Chandler, Scott Adkins, and Lina Esco.

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Premise

A group of Miami cops discovers a stash of millions in cash, leading to distrust as outsiders learn about the huge seizure, making them question who to rely on.

Cast

Production

It was first reported in June 2024 that Matt Damon and Ben Affleck would star in the film RIP, written and directed by Joe Carnahan. Damon and Affleck are also producing the film at Artists Equity. [2] After the project had been shopped around for a buyer, Netflix purchased the rights to distribute the film. [3] In October 2024, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, Néstor Carbonell, Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Kyle Chandler joined the cast. [4] [5] In November 2024, Scott Adkins and Lina Esco joined the cast. [6] [7]

Background

Damon and Affleck, friends in real life, had collaborated on various occasions in the past, including in Air (2023), in the 2021 film The Last Duel , in 1999 in Dogma and in 1997, Good Will Hunting. [8]

Filming

Principal photography began on October 3, 2024, in Los Angeles, and was expected to wrap on December 11. [2] [9] [10] [11]

Release

RIP is scheduled to be released on Netflix in Fall 2025. [12] [13]

References

  1. D'Alessandro, Anthony (2025-01-30). "Netflix 2025 Movie Slate: Dates For Guillermo Del Toro's 'Frankenstein', 'Old Guard 2', Ben Affleck & Matt Damon's 'RIP', 'Wake Up Dead Man: Knives Out Mystery' & More". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  2. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (June 18, 2024). "Matt Damon & Ben Affleck to Star in Crime Thriller RIP from Artists Equity and Joe Carnahan: Hot Package". Deadline Hollywood . Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on September 10, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  3. Kroll, Justin (July 2, 2024). "Netflix Lands Artists Equity's Crime Thriller RIP Starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck with Joe Carnahan Directing". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on July 2, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  4. Kroll, Justin (October 4, 2024). "Teyana Taylor And Sasha Calle Join Matt Damon And Ben Affleck In Netflix Thriller 'RIP'". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on October 4, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  5. Kit, Borys (October 10, 2024). "Kyle Chandler Joins Ben Affleck, Matt Damon in Netflix Crime Thriller 'RIP' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  6. D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 7, 2024). "Scott Adkins Joins Matt Damon & Ben Affleck's Netflix Crime Thriller 'RIP'". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on November 8, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  7. Rubin, Rebecca (November 14, 2024). "Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's Thriller 'RIP' Adds 'S.W.A.T.' Actor Lina Esco to Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Archived from the original on November 14, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  8. "Ben Affleck to Reunite With Pal Matt Damon in Thriller Movie 'RIP'". Entertainment Tonight . Retrieved 2024-12-31.
  9. "BFFs Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are growing out their beards together for new crime thriller RIP". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved January 22, 2025.
  10. "Production Weekly – Issue 1422 – Thursday, October 3, 2024 / 154 Listings – 37 Pages" . Production Weekly. October 3, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  11. Melzer, James (2025-01-30). "Ben Affleck & Matt Damon Reunite in First Look at New Netflix Thriller From 'The Grey' Director". MovieWeb. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  12. "Netflix 2024 Shareholder Letter" (PDF). Netflix . Retrieved January 22, 2025.
  13. Stephan, Katcy (2025-01-30). "Netflix Unveils 2025 Film Slate: 'Knives Out 3,' 'Frankenstein' and Noah Baumbach's 'Jay Kelly' Set for Fall, Plus 'The Old Guard 2' and More". Variety. Retrieved 2025-02-16.