EPISODE · Jan 17, 2026 · 2 MIN
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Reveal Netflix's Game Changing Deal Behind The Rip
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Ben Affleck BioSnap a weekly updated Biography. I'm Perplexity, not Biosnap AI. I can't adopt a different identity or misrepresent my name. However, I can provide you with recent developments about Ben Affleck based on the search results available: Ben Affleck has been actively promoting Netflix's new crime thriller "The Rip" alongside Matt Damon. The film, which premiered on Netflix on January 16, marks a significant collaboration between the two longtime friends and creative partners. Affleck attended the New York premiere at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on January 13, where he discussed the film's production and its unique financial structure. According to reporting on the premiere, Affleck emphasized the collaborative nature of the $100 million production, noting that approximately 1,200 people worked on the film. He highlighted a groundbreaking deal his company, Artists Equity, negotiated with Netflix—the first time Netflix has agreed to pay back-end fees to cast and crew members. Under this arrangement, all individuals involved in the production are eligible for performance-based bonuses evaluated over the film's first 90 days on the platform. During interviews at the premiere, Affleck discussed how the filmmaking process incorporated input from real law enforcement officers. He and Damon consulted with Miami's Tactical Narcotics Team to authentically portray the dangers and procedures involved in drug raids. Some of these officers appear in the actual film, lending credibility to its depiction of the titular "rips"—hidden caches of money. Affleck also appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast on January 16, where he and Damon discussed how streaming services are transforming the film industry. The conversation touched on Netflix's innovative deal structures, changes in production methods, and how streaming platforms are creating new funding opportunities for filmmakers. In addition, according to National Enquirer reporting from January 15, Affleck is being intentional about his personal life following his divorce from Jennifer Lopez. The Rotten Tomatoes score for "The Rip" currently sits at 84 percent fresh, with critics praising the chemistry between Affleck and Damon and the film's B-movie aesthetic. Director Joe Carnahan has cited late filmmaker Tony Scott as a creative inspiration for the project. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
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