Current:Home > reviewsMatt Damon improvised this line in Ben Affleck's Dunkin' commercial -AssetScope
Matt Damon improvised this line in Ben Affleck's Dunkin' commercial
View
Date:2025-04-15 02:45:40
Matt Damon is sharing some behind-the-scenes details on his Dunkin' Super Bowl commercial spot with best friend Ben Affleck.
The commercial, in which the pair joined football legend Tom Brady for their debut as the supergroup "The Dunkings" to Jennifer Lopez's dismay, won Sunday night as one of the most talked about commercials from the Super Bowl.
Damon, 53, told Stephen Colbert on "The Late Show" Tuesday night that the commercial was "clearly not my idea."
Colbert, 59, said he liked the actor's line to Affleck, 51, at the end of the commercial: "Remember when I told you I would do anything for you? This is 'anything.'"
"I actually said that to him when we were filming," Damon said, laughing. "And he just left it in."
Damon also discussed he and Affleck's long-term friendship, calling the "Argo" director and star his "best friend" of "many, many years."
The pair have known each other since childhood and worked on several films together, including "Good Will Hunting," "Dogma" and "The Last Duel." Both produced and starred in "Air," directed by Affleck.
The discussion then led to Damon's other famous friends, including John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, who live in the "Air" producer and star's same apartment building. He called the couple "more like family."
"I see (Krasinski) in the gym every morning and I can't get away from him," Damon joked.
Damon said Krasinski is getting in shape for his role in "this Guy Ritchie film," presumably the director's upcoming movie "Fountain of Youth" with Natalie Portman and Eiza González.
"John was getting in really good shape for this role ..." Damon said. "I just started training with him every morning. Just because I didn't have anything else to do."
The "Oppenheimer" actor told USA TODAY last year that he promised his wife he would "take time off" from acting.
"This was something we literally negotiated, but the one caveat was ‘if Chris Nolan calls,'" he said. "He was my get-back-to-work card, and then he actually called, which was a wonderful surprise."
On Tuesday, Damon told Colbert that before filming the atomic bomb thriller he "had a feeling" Nolan, 53, would soon have a movie in the works.
"He's really mercurial," he said. "No idea if there's a part in it for me but I just left that one door open."
Contributing: Patrick Ryan
Watch extended cut ofBen Affleck's popular Dunkin' Super Bowl commercial
veryGood! (13)
Related
- Who's hosting 'Saturday Night Live' tonight? Musical guest, how to watch Dec. 14 episode
- Can you actually get pregnant during your period? What an OB/GYN needs you to know.
- Salmon will soon swim freely in the Klamath River for first time in a century once dams are removed
- Today Only! Run to Coach Outlet's Sitewide Sale & Save up to 90% off Bags, Wallets & More Starting at $21
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Hi Hi!
- Jimmy Fallon Jokes His Kids’ Latest Milestone Made for a “Traumatic” Summer
- The Daily Money: Will new real estate rules hurt Black buyers?
- 21-year-old celebrating baptism drowns saving girl in distress in Texas lake: Police
- Selena Gomez engaged to Benny Blanco after 1 year together: 'Forever begins now'
- Florida says execution shouldn’t be stayed for Parkinson’s symptoms
Ranking
- 'Survivor' 47 finale, part one recap: 2 players were sent home. Who's left in the game?
- Juan Soto just getting started – with monster payday right around the corner
- Pennsylvania museum to sell painting in settlement with heirs of Jewish family that fled the Nazis
- Football player dies of head injury received in practice at West Virginia middle school
- Why members of two of EPA's influential science advisory committees were let go
- 21-year-old celebrating baptism drowns saving girl in distress in Texas lake: Police
- Olive Garden's Never Ending Pasta Bowl promotion is back: Here's how long it's available
- Jimmy Fallon Jokes His Kids’ Latest Milestone Made for a “Traumatic” Summer
Recommendation
What were Tom Selleck's juicy final 'Blue Bloods' words in Reagan family
Larry Birkhead and Anna Nicole Smith's Daughter Dannielynn Debuts Transformation in Cosplay Costume
Taylor Swift shuts down rumors of bad blood with Charli XCX
Eminem's daughter cried listening to his latest songs: 'I didn't realize how bad things were'
2025 'Doomsday Clock': This is how close we are to self
Michigan golf club repays pandemic loan after lawsuit challenges eligibility
Pennsylvania museum to sell painting in settlement with heirs of Jewish family that fled the Nazis
Lizzo Reveals She’s Taking a “Gap Year” After Previous Comments About Quitting