Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s Dunkin’ Super Bowl commercial has been the talk of the town, and now Damon is sharing some behind-the-scenes details about the ad. The commercial, which featured Damon, Affleck, and football legend Tom Brady as the supergroup “The Dunkings,” left Jennifer Lopez less than thrilled. However, it was a hit with viewers and quickly became one of the most talked-about commercials from the Super Bowl.
During an appearance on “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert, Damon revealed that the commercial was not his idea. He also shared a funny anecdote about one of his lines in the ad. Colbert praised Damon’s line to Affleck at the end of the commercial, where he says, “Remember when I told you I would do anything for you? This is ‘anything.'” Damon admitted that he actually said that to Affleck during filming, and Affleck decided to keep it in the final cut.
Damon and Affleck have been best friends for many years, with their friendship dating back to childhood. They have collaborated on several films together, including the critically acclaimed “Good Will Hunting,” “Dogma,” and “The Last Duel.” They also produced and starred in “Air,” a film directed by Affleck.
The conversation then shifted to Damon’s other famous friends, including John Krasinski and Emily Blunt. Damon revealed that Krasinski and Blunt live in the same apartment building as him and joked that he can’t escape seeing Krasinski in the gym every morning. He referred to the couple as “more like family.”
Damon also mentioned that Krasinski has been getting in shape for his role in an upcoming Guy Ritchie film, possibly referring to Ritchie’s movie “Fountain of Youth” starring Natalie Portman and Eiza González. Damon joined Krasinski in his training sessions, jokingly saying that he didn’t have anything else to do.
Last year, Damon had taken a break from acting, promising his wife that he would “take time off.” However, he revealed that his “get-back-to-work card” was if Christopher Nolan called him for a project. To Damon’s surprise, Nolan did reach out to him, leading to his role in the upcoming atomic bomb thriller “Oppenheimer.”
Damon described Nolan as “mercurial” and had a feeling that the director would soon have a new project in the works. Although he wasn’t sure if there would be a part for him, he kept the door open for a potential collaboration.
In conclusion, Matt Damon’s Dunkin’ Super Bowl commercial with Ben Affleck was a hit, and Damon’s behind-the-scenes insights added an extra layer of humor and camaraderie to the story. Damon and Affleck’s long-standing friendship, their collaborations in the film industry, and Damon’s involvement with other famous friends like John Krasinski showcased the close-knit nature of Hollywood relationships. Furthermore, Damon’s return to acting with Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film added anticipation for his future projects. Overall, this commercial and Damon’s anecdotes provided an entertaining glimpse into the world of celebrity friendships and the creative process behind Super Bowl commercials.
