Ben Affleck's Nike Movie Assembles A Star-Studded Cast


Ben Affleck’s upcoming Nike film has officially added several big names to its already impressive roster.

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Although the Amazon Studios film is currently untitled, it was previously

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announced that Affleck would be teaming up with his lifelong collaborator Matt Damon to star in the as-yet-untitled film.

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The pair will portray Phil Knight (Affleck) and Sonny Vaccaro

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(Damon), the two Nike executives who took a long shot at pursuing basketball icon Micheal

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Jordan in the mid-80s, showcasing how a single endorsement shook the NBA, a sneaker brand, and the entire world.

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Besides starring, Affleck will also be sitting in the director’s chair,

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marking Affleck’s first time that he will be directing Damon in a feature film.

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It has now been announced (via Deadline) that Jason Bateman (Ozark),

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