The Role Matt Damon Always Regrets: The One That Got Away Being an actor often means missing out on roles that feel like they were meant for you, but Matt Damon has rarely had to worry about that. Since his breakout role in Good Will Hunting catapulted him from a relative unknown to an Academy Award winner, he’s been a top-tier casting choice. Yet, despite his success, Damon has had moments of regret over parts he didn’t land, particularly those that felt like they could have defined his career. One of the earliest roles that slipped away was Edward Norton’s in Primal Fear. Damon was acutely aware that the part would be a career-defining role for whoever landed it, and he wasn’t wrong—Norton’s performance earned him critical acclaim and an Oscar nomination. While there’s a surreal alternate reality where Danny Dyer’s audition had succeeded and he played Aaron Stampler, Damon has never dwelled on that possibility. The role, though, remains a footnote in his career, a reminder of how close he came to a breakthrough. As Damon’s stardom grew, the roles came to him rather than the other way around. Even so, there were instances where he had to let go of projects that felt significant. One such case was Avatar, where James Cameron’s vision for the film diverged from Damon’s own. While Damon missed out on the lucrative role of Jake Sully, he hasn’t looked back. The financial windfall he forwent was considerable, but he’s content with the path his career took instead. The role that left the deepest mark, however, was in Milk, a biographical drama directed by Gus Van Sant. Damon had already signed on to the project, which was set to reunite him with Van Sant after their work on Good Will Hunting and Gerry. The script was compelling, and Damon had done his research, but the project faced an unexpected hurdle.#josh_brolin #matt_damon #gus_van_sant #sean_penn #avatar
Running Man: Edgar Wright’s sci-fi thriller hits VOD Edgar Wright’s sci-fi thriller Running Man, an adaptation of Stephen King’s 1982 novel The Running Man written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, is now available for on-demand purchase starting March 19, 2026, following its theatrical release on November 19, 2025. The film stars Glen Powell as Ben Richards, a desperate worker who volunteers for a deadly survival competition to save his critically ill daughter. The story follows the brutal, high-stakes game show The Running Man, where contestants must outrun professional hunters for thirty days, with the stakes escalating as the days pass. The film is directed by Wright, known for his work on Baby Driver and Last Night in Soho, and features a cast including Josh Brolin, William H. Macy, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Emilia Jones, Michael Cera, Daniel Ezra, and Jayme Lawson. The plot centers on the darkly entertaining world of The Running Man, a global phenomenon that blurs the line between entertainment and violence. Ben Richards, played by Powell, becomes an unexpected hero as he navigates the media-driven spectacle orchestrated by the ruthless producer Dan Killian, portrayed by Josh Brolin. The film satirizes society’s obsession with voyeurism and the commodification of suffering, while also exploring themes of survival, morality, and the cost of fame. Wright’s direction blends high-octane action sequences with sharp social commentary, reflecting his signature style of rhythmic editing and visual storytelling. The film’s screenplay, co-written by Wright and Michael Bacall, updates King’s original story for a modern audience, emphasizing the growing tension between reality and entertainment.#edgar_wright #glen_powell #josh_brolin #the_running_man #stephen_king
