Ben Affleckand Matt Damon might be recognized the world over, but long before they ever reached superstar status, they were just two guys in Cambridge, Massachusetts trying to get a break in the business. As such, they took any role they could, which included extra work inKevin Costner’s 1989 memorable sports drama,Field of Dreams. “Memorable” is an important word there, because while Costner has said on many occasions that he recalls Affleck and Damon sitting in the stands of Fenway Park as uncredited extras,The Accountant 2stars says otherwise.
Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live this past Wednesday, Affleck and Damon’s time onField of Dreamscame up, and how they got the job. Affleck noted that they were both “seriousactors from a very young age,” and kept in touch with a local casting director who would let them know when something was coming to town. They found themselves doing a lot of extra work, which led to their appearancein Costner’s beloved sports movie. However, Affleck added that the prolific Western star is just being “kind” when he says he remembers seeing them on set:
“Kevin is being kind, saying he remembers us, because we were not memorable. We were just annoying, you know what I mean? There were a lot of people there. It’s sweet of him to say that, but I’m pretty sure he remembers the actors with lines.”
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While Affleck doesn’t think Costner really remembers him, the former Caped Crusader says he definitely remembers what it was like the first time he saw Costner, who back then was fresh off the success of films likeBull Durham,The Untouchables, andNo Way Out. “It was like seeing God,” he said, adding: “Him and James Earl Jones. It was like a real movie. It was two days. We got to be in Fenway Park. Everything about it felt so big time.”
Ben Affleck Shines in ‘The Accountant 2’
Whether Costner remembers Affleck and Damon or not is really a moot point, as the two easily went on to become two of the biggest stars Hollywood has ever seen. Affleck is back on the big screen this weekend inThe Accountant 2, which is the long-awaited follow-up to his and Jon Bernthal’s 2016 action hit. The film has been well-received by critics thus far, and is Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoeswith a 76% rating from pundits, while audiences have propelled its Popcornmeter to a massive 92%.
Meanwhile, Costner is still hoping to bring the remainder of his Western sagaHorizonto life after Part 1 failed to make a splash, and ended up losing money. As such, the verdict is still out on when or if the remaining three parts will ever see the light of day.
You can catch Affleck inThe Accountant 2now playing in theaters everywhere, and for a bit of nostalgia, you can also streamField of Dreamsthis weekend on Netflix. Part 1 of Costner’sHorizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1is available on Max.
Source:Jimmy Kimmel Live
Field of Dreams
