"While discussing the stunts and shootouts in The Rip, Damon mentions that he just saw Taylor in One Battle After Another, which he loved. I wish it was longer, he tells her. It's phenomenal. One Battle After Another recently won Best Motion Picture Music or Comedy, Best Director (Paul Thomas Anderson), Best Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress Motion Picture (Taylor) at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Coming from Paul Thomas Anderson, and now working with ya'll, I have been in a life of cheat sheets and masterclasses, Taylor says. It's like that magazine where the pop quiz answers are at the bottom of the page and all you have to do is turn it upside down."
"Damon and Affleck agreed that the best way to learn in the film industry is take inspiration from the creatives you look up to, like Anderson, and that the directors who put in the most collaboration with their actors often see the best results. The better directors, they listen more, said Affleck, adding that he's also incredibly excited to see Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. The upcoming summer blockbuster stars Damon in the leading role."
The Rip is a Miami-set Netflix crime film starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon as narcotics detectives who discover $20 million during a routine illegal cash seizure. The film garnered 41.6 million views on Netflix within three days and received solid reviews. Teyana Taylor and Steven Yeun co-star as fellow detectives. The cast discussed stunts, shootouts, and collaborative directing during an Esquire roundtable. Taylor referenced her Golden Globe-winning work in One Battle After Another and praised Paul Thomas Anderson. Affleck and Damon emphasized learning from admired filmmakers and said directors who listen and collaborate often achieve the best results.
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