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Christopher Nolan is reportedly teaming up with Matt Damon once again afterOppenheimerfor his next film. The untitled film will officially place Damon among the esteemed list of actors who have worked with Nolan three or more times. TheJason Bourneactor previously appeared in Nolan’sInterstellar, alongside Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway.
Nolan is known to re-partner with actors he enjoys working with. Damon now joins the ranks of frequent collaborators like Cillian Murphy and Christian Bale. Interestingly, Damon had earlier revealed that he came out of a hiatus specifically to work with theFollowingdirector.
Matt Damon Will Join The Ranks Of Actors Who Have Worked 3 Or More Films With Christopher Nolan
Matt Damonrevealed toEWthat he had made a deal with his wife to take a hiatus from acting, with the caveat that he would return ifChristopher Nolancalled him for a film.Nolan approached him for the roleof Leslie Groves inOppenheimerand Damon immediately jumped at the chance. Now, it looks like Nolan has made that call again.
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According toDeadline, Nolan is set to return to Universal Pictures for his next film, with Damon reportedly in talks to star. This will mark the third collaboration between the actor and the director, afterInterstellarandOppenheimer. Moreover, Damon now joins the ranks ofChristian BaleandCillian Murphy, who have worked with Nolan three or more times.
Damon will move up from the list of Nolan’s two-time collaborators, which includes Anne Hathaway, Marion Cotillard, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Alongside Murphy and Bale, Nolan has frequently worked with other actors including some legends. Notably, leading that list is none other than Michael Caine, who has collaborated with Nolan in eight films.
Here’s the list of actors who have worked with theInsomniadirector three or more times:
Damon is set to create something big out of this opportunity with Nolan. While his earlier roles were well-received, he didn’t exactly have the room to shine in those roles. Damon has already proved his worth in the industry by collaborating with other legendary directors like Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese.
What Do We Know About Christopher Nolan and Matt Damon’s Upcoming Film?
According to Deadline, Christopher Nolan is eyeing an IMAX release for the film in the summer of 2026. Universal has apparently set aside the date of July 20, 2025, for the film, which bears similarity with the release dates of other Nolan films. Besides Damon, Nolan will probably bring his A-list stars to the ensemble in the film.
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The details of the plot are under wraps and Nolan willprobably look to win his next Oscarwith the film. Universal has a lot of hope for the director after the box office numbers and the accolades that he brought them. The production of the film is expected to begin in early 2025.
Interstellaris now available for streaming on Paramount+ andOppenheimeris now available on Prime Video.
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