The Instigators
- Chuck Maclean
- Casey Affleck
- Matt Damon
- Ben Affleck
- Jeff Robinov
- John Graham
- Kevin J. Walsh
- Matt Damon
- Casey Affleck
- Hong Chau
- Michael Stuhlbarg
- Paul Walter Hauser
- Ving Rhames
- Alfred Molina
- Toby Jones
- Jack Harlow
- Ron Perlman
companies
- Apple Studios
- Artists Equity
- Studio 8
- The Walsh Company
- August 2, 2024 (2024-08-02) (United States)
- August 9, 2024 (2024-08-09) (Apple TV+)
The Instigators is an upcoming American comedy heist thriller film directed by Doug Liman, written by Chuck Maclean and Casey Affleck, and starring Affleck and Matt Damon, who also produce the film alongside Ben Affleck under their production company Artists Equity for distribution by Apple TV+ under Apple Original Films. It also stars Hong Chau, Michael Stuhlbarg, Paul Walter Hauser, Ving Rhames, Alfred Molina, Toby Jones, Jack Harlow, and Ron Perlman.
The Instigators is scheduled for a limited theatrical release in the United States on August 2, 2024, before making its streaming debut on Apple TV+ on August 9, 2024.
Premise
A botched robbery causes two thieves to go on the run, dragging along one of their therapists in the process.
Cast
- Matt Damon as Rory
- Casey Affleck as Cobby
- Hong Chau as Dr. Donna Rivera
- Paul Walter Hauser as Booch
- Michael Stuhlbarg as Mr. Besegai
- Ving Rhames as Frank Toomey
- Alfred Molina as Richie Dechico
- Toby Jones as Alan Flynn
- Jack Harlow as Scalvo
- Ron Perlman as Mayor Miccelli
- Caylee Cowan
- Don DiPetta
- Heidi Garza
- David Gborie
- Sidney Bottino
- Tom Mariano
- Richie Moriarty
Production
Development
It was announced in December 2022 that Apple TV+ had acquired the rights to the project, which would see Doug Liman directing and Matt Damon and Casey Affleck starring. Damon will also produce alongside Ben Affleck under their Artists Equity production company.[2] In February 2023, Hong Chau joined the cast,[3] with Paul Walter Hauser, Michael Stuhlbarg, Ving Rhames, Alfred Molina, and Ron Perlman joining the following month.[4][5][6] Jack Harlow was added to the cast in April.[7]
Filming began in Boston in March 2023.[8] Locations include Bova's Bakery.[9]
Release
The Instigators is scheduled to be released in select theaters in the United States on August 2, 2024, before premiering on Apple TV+ on August 9.[10]
References
- ^ "Christophe Beck Scoring Doug Liman's 'The Instigators'". Film Music Reporter. June 13, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (December 8, 2022). "Matt Damon And Casey Affleck Set To Star In Apple Original Films' The Instigators With Doug Liman Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (February 28, 2023). "Hong Chau Joins Matt Damon In Apple Original Films' The Instigators". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 8, 2023). "Black Bird Star Paul Walter Hauser Reunites With Apple On The Instigators Starring Matt Damon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 22, 2023). "Michael Stuhlbarg Joins Matt Damon And Casey Affleck In The Instigators". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 28, 2023). "Ving Rhames, Alfred Molina And Ron Perlman Join Apple's 'The Instigators'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (April 5, 2023). "Jack Harlow Joins Matt Damon And Casey Affleck In The Instigators For Apple". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- ^ "Bova's Bakery owner 'a little nervous' but excited to close for Damon/Affleck movie shoot". CBS News. March 20, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ "Bova's Bakery in North End to close for Matt Damon, Casey Affleck movie shoot". WCVB. March 8, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ Miller, Mike (April 29, 2024). "Casey Affleck says Midnight Run inspired him to co-write Boston-set heist flick costarring Matt Damon". Entertainment Weekly.
External links
- The Instigators – official site
- The Instigators at IMDb
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