Did Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Fight Over Who Played Will in 'Good Will Hunting'?

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4 жыл бұрын

Ben Affleck shares the story of how 'Good Will Hunting' was created.
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@C3studios 4 жыл бұрын

They literally made themselves famous through sheer force of talent. That's how it should be.

@synamo1531 4 жыл бұрын

C3 Studios not talent but by dreaming big, working hard and taking risks

@C3studios 4 жыл бұрын

@@synamo1531 That's a talent in and of itself!

@MrParkerman6 4 жыл бұрын

They were famous BEFORE Good Will Hunting, dumbass.

@jenieuwedocent 4 жыл бұрын

@@synamo1531 I hate the word talent. It always implies there is no hard work involved.

@j_e_b_b2951 4 жыл бұрын

Hany Saad I agree. While there is some talent involved, most of their success comes from hard work that almost everyone can do if they put in the work

@dwightk.schrute5559 4 жыл бұрын

“ Mah boi’s wikuhd smaht “

@sachemofboston3649 4 жыл бұрын

Wicked

@DEV3N87 4 жыл бұрын

@@sachemofboston3649 -_-

@zainsyed9811 4 жыл бұрын

Ya suspect! Yeh you

@jatilq 3 жыл бұрын

"How you like them apples."

@PokerPlayerJames 3 жыл бұрын

@@sachemofboston3649 r/whoosh!

@roysreceptive 4 жыл бұрын

“Nobody seemed to like the scene in the class, but we liked it.” I wonder if people who were in this class remember Matt’s and Ben’s performance and are genuinely shocked at how popular and acclaimed Good Will Hunting is.

@EGarrett01 4 жыл бұрын

The scene was probably not good. They reworked the script many times over.

@Newtman98 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I'll scroll through the comments and randomly read a comment at the very same moment it plays in the video. That just happened with this comment. Thank you. Amen.

@jatilq 4 жыл бұрын

@@EGarrett01 Still has to suck. Imagine you missed out for a part in the movie.

@marwashoman2831 4 жыл бұрын

@@Newtman98 me too right now, and read your reply made it stranger 😂

@Daniel_Fo77 4 жыл бұрын

How do you like them apples now? 😁

@EGarrett01 4 жыл бұрын

I always suspected that Affleck did "The Accountant" so he could have the genius role.

@USA92 4 жыл бұрын

Stupid comment. Some form of projection?

@EGarrett01 4 жыл бұрын

@@USA92 Hmm?

@sanekabc 4 жыл бұрын

That's a stretch.

@CGBalla1014 4 жыл бұрын

Of Fools & Kings with a little bit of autism in the mix. This guy is going for Tom Hanks as well!

@dustinconnolly3162 4 жыл бұрын

He already did the genius role in paycheck

@freddiemercury4evr 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite films, ever. I was thrilled when they got their Oscars. RIP Robin Williams

@lynnturman8157 3 жыл бұрын

And RIP Elliott Smith

@josephkelley8641 3 жыл бұрын

('specially if ye see Robin at The Improv or Comedy Store)

@boredom2go 3 жыл бұрын

Can you imagine the day they were told that Robin Williams was going to be in the movie?

@D0M1N4T1NG 3 жыл бұрын

and imagine when they heard Robin William is no more!

@fighterck6241 3 жыл бұрын

@@D0M1N4T1NG RIP😥

@humanisme6746 3 жыл бұрын

Dominating Prince F

@josephkelley8641 3 жыл бұрын

perfect casting.

@mskidi 3 жыл бұрын

@@josephkelley8641 It wasnt that difficult really. Williams played a more modern version of his role in Dead Poets Society and of Richard Burtons' role in Equus. These boys knew what the public liked, and they gave it to them, and they didnt even try to be subtle about it. Will is a mashup of James Dean (Rebel Without A Cause) and Dustin Hoffman (The Rainman).

@vampirethespiderbatgod9740 4 жыл бұрын

Bruh, I love their friendship. I want to have this kind of friendship.

@Izanagioomikami 4 жыл бұрын

They're (distant) cousins. Look it up.

@stevemcqueen1096 3 жыл бұрын

Me too if it meant I was a kick ass actor and had a kick ass actor best friend and we were rich.

@barbarastewart8066 2 жыл бұрын

What I would do to have 1 friend who has my back to death. Most of my peers are selfish and need their own stage...So 😔 sad.

@chrisbalsamo968 2 жыл бұрын

Good Will Hunting is one of my all time favorites. The scene with Will and Robin Williams in session when he tells Matt Damon “it’s not your fault”. That’s masterful acting on both parties.

@scaryterry1637 3 жыл бұрын

Short answer: No, they did not fight over who played Will

@harveydodd8803 3 жыл бұрын

Sure but the subtext was more interesting than the interviewer’s question, which just goes to show a good interview question is just one that gets the person to talk.

@DannyCosmos 2 жыл бұрын

this could of been an email

@Lite727 2 жыл бұрын

They answer the question in not even 6 seconds into the video lol your not saving anyone any time. It’s right to the point from the start.

@robertwalkley4665 2 жыл бұрын

The answer to almost every question posed it a headline is no :).

@SP-ki5gn Ай бұрын

@@robertwalkley4665 Betteridge's Law

@StefanBorglycke 4 жыл бұрын

Nevertheless they BOTH were the bomb in Good Will Hunting, yo.

@grimreefer7656 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your review, jesse pinkman

@jtparker6286 4 жыл бұрын

SBmedo20 Jesse pinkman is that you?

@grimreefer7656 4 жыл бұрын

@@jtparker6286 Hes busy slinging shards in alaska

@ADITLOyo 4 жыл бұрын

Haha strike back reference 🤙🏿

@commanderjor4043 4 жыл бұрын

@@grimreefer7656 its sad that people don't realize this is a Jay and Silent Bob reference

@thecrow9026 2 жыл бұрын

These two are perfect examples of not letting others hold you back. If you think something is good, you work on it. You do it and accept the consequences, in their case the consequence was success.

@Kidgloves1984 4 жыл бұрын

Good Will Hunting is one of the best films ever in my book! Brilliant script, acting, everything!

@brendanlittle2498 4 жыл бұрын

People can hate on his Batman and whatever else but Ben Affleck is a damn brilliant guy.

@dustinconnolly3162 4 жыл бұрын

His batman is 2nd beat to micheal Keaton.

@David-_-_- 4 жыл бұрын

He seems off since hes come back from his alcohol issues. I wish the guy all the best .... but just watching him you can see something has changed. He has this nervous high strung "jitteriness" about him now. Lots off constant small sharp movements - almost seem uncomfirtable in his own skin. Hope it eventually fades as he continues his recovery 🙏

@Jaeron 4 жыл бұрын

I thought his portrayal of Batman was near perfect. If he had good writers behind him, we could have had an amazing movie, sadly that didn't come to fruition.

@1sTEfFaniE1 4 жыл бұрын

It was a weak Batman movie but that wasn't Ben's fault.

@tblightningbolt8902 4 жыл бұрын

Brendan Little he’s a ego filled pricked. Not to mention cheater and negligent father. Besides that he’s really smart

@Gray.12 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Tommy Wiseau and how he made his movie...acting class..two friends..making a movie together...haha

@lukewatto8223 4 жыл бұрын

What a story Mark!

@sd81a46 4 жыл бұрын

@@lukewatto8223 mwhaaa haa ha you are soo fanny😆 Mark.

@freddybeer 4 жыл бұрын

Except Damon and Affleck have actual TALENT. Lol!

@ipod9771 4 жыл бұрын

Except one film was good! And the other was REALLLLLLYYYYYY GOOD! Oh Hi Mark

@ontarth2618 4 жыл бұрын

except it was good not good bad

@nucreation4484 4 жыл бұрын

Good Will Hunting was the movie that motivated me to get a PhD in math. My plan was to get wikuhd smaht at math and then take a job as a janitor at ivy league universities solving problems left on the chalkboards. But I didn't get very far with my math studies, so I had to settle for a custodian job at the local junior high.

@JimmyLundberg 3 жыл бұрын

Well played, mate

@pelado9293 3 жыл бұрын

At least you got the girl

@josephkelley8641 3 жыл бұрын

hopefully you had ACCESS to a chalk board. .

@carpballet 3 жыл бұрын

That would make a GREAT movie. I’m callin’ Ben. Or Matt.

@ge_mig_nat_som_kanns 3 жыл бұрын

GWH was the movie that motivated me to become a social worker.

@emmetLshavinski 4 жыл бұрын

That's really cool hearing the backstory. I always wondered that too cause I'm sure being a young actor I'm sure most would gun for playing the lead so it's interesting hearing Ben felt it was more natural playing the funny best friend.

@tommytran8880 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic actors know where they shine.

@miralabualjadail4206 3 жыл бұрын

There is something so simple yet so genius about that movie, really profound and tugs on the heartstrings. Still one of my favourites till this day. So, thats some incredible talent for adults let alone kids their age! To write such a masterpiece. Its mind blowing.

@orlandomendes3616 4 жыл бұрын

Ben is a great actor, writer, producer, director and... I forgot something... He is incredible! God bless him!

@orlandomendes3616 4 жыл бұрын

@Mr Matt perhaps I'll try to "organize" a room. Regards buddy and Congrats!

@orlandomendes3616 4 жыл бұрын

@Mr Matt ok dude no problem, I'm sorry, English it's my third language, thanks for the hint. Regards.

@orlandomendes3616 4 жыл бұрын

@anderson lol you're right!

@adamduncan6513 4 жыл бұрын

I just watched this movie again like 2 weeks ago. This is a great interview

@P.J.Marino 3 жыл бұрын

I'll never forget moving from Boston to LA in Jan '97, and shortly after, getting a call from local Boston casting to audition for some bit part in "Matt & Ben's movie", and being bummed I couldn't. When I went to see the movie in the theater without knowing much else about it, I remember seeing Robin Williams and thinking, "Wow, this might be a real movie." And when it was over, feeling so proud for the guys, even though I had never met them. Hopefully I will at some point.

@omegaswiper 2 ай бұрын

Good Will Hunting is a brilliant film. I hope they write a sequel one day.

@bboy-kv6pd Жыл бұрын

Good will hunting is a masterpiece.. a work of art

@tinchitoman 2 жыл бұрын

Shawshank Redemption and GWH my favorite movies of all times.

@nolinpowe Ай бұрын

The Ben Affleck monologue scene when he told Matt Damon that he's destined for more than what he thinks it is, really helped me pursue my journey in filmmaking

@Honmatres Ай бұрын

The scene where Ben's character calls Matt's character on not reaching his full potential has to go down as one of the best inspirational scenes ever.

@EzeICE 3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: Matt is older than Ben

@samanthab1923 3 жыл бұрын

Have you seen him lately? He looks every bit his 50 years.

@fazsaeed 4 жыл бұрын

Very insightful. One of my favorite movies of all time.

@adastraperaspera7098 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview. Thanks for this one.

@myrnashoults9735 2 жыл бұрын

Matt and Ben winning the Oscar, is the best, most genuine, reaction, I’ve ever seen!

@jameskavanagh4315 3 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest scenes ever produced was Damon and Williams on the park bench. So moving. RIP Robin.

@robertwalkley4665 2 жыл бұрын

There's no fat in the entire run length of the film; just about every scene is iconic!

@jameskavanagh4315 2 жыл бұрын

@@robertwalkley4665 I have to agree with you there Robert👍

@BP-or2iu 3 жыл бұрын

It's one of the greatest films of the 90s and one of my all time favorites.

@taketheredpill1452 3 жыл бұрын

really smart and practical thinking all the way through.

@C0MMANDERFIREF0X 3 жыл бұрын

Good will hunting was in my top 3 films before I ever even heard how they made it. The story blows me away, and shows that true art shines brighter than the cash grabby bullshit we are getting far too used to

@TheActiveLifeLived 3 жыл бұрын

"We pursued it, and we had fun"...that's the spirit...

@nohalfmeasures6 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best written films ever.

@dyeeznhuts 4 жыл бұрын

I love watching him talk. Idk why.

@Mari-im2sk 3 жыл бұрын

Even though Ben didn’t play Will, I thought he did an amazing job with his role.

@shukis17 3 жыл бұрын

Sitting down and thinking about when Ben said, "We filmed it cheap it's just people sitting talking in rooms." Reflecting on the film, that's truly all it was but it was great. I think the most intense scene was when Will has a fight with Minnie Driver. I think that's what draws in the audience though because it feels far more real, nothing supernatural, no big action scenes, just casual conversations in places we're familiar with yet with unprecedented drama.

@ca9968 3 жыл бұрын

And so one of the best pieces of film ever was born...

@thelaurels13 4 жыл бұрын

It’s still one of my all time favourite movies, and all because of Robin Williams.

@ejr.productions 4 ай бұрын

What I love so much about what the Ben Affleck and Matt Damon did was just the fact of how original but more so how much true grit and like fuck everyone else mentality was shown. Whats so amazing about these indie films is they have the basics down, lighting, costumes, sound, visual, etc nothing is over the top no studio or executives are conducting the show it’s just raw and real and the talent and image and message is clearly being spoken by the artist.

@bojnebojnebojne Ай бұрын

not expensive but incredibly well written and it hooks people and really affect them. The greatest movies are not the most expensive ones, but the most thoughtful ones.

@ferramirez4570 3 жыл бұрын

This is my all time Fav! Movie love Chuckie and Love Will.

@NavasGonzalo 17 күн бұрын

Im sorry but everytimw I remember Will Hunting I cant stop thinking about the interview scene with Afflecks character. Absolutely hilarious.

@larrycanupp411 4 жыл бұрын

Sirius: "Ben, What time is it"? Ben: "For thousands of years, devices have been used to measure and keep track of time. Atomic clocks are far more accurate than any previous timekeeping device. Oh... It's 2:09 P.M."

@callisto537 4 жыл бұрын

Larry Canupp I agree, his reply was skillful in rhetoric. You get like that when times are good. But also he is one of those witty New England guys, he is thoughtful and sensitive.

@syedaleemuddin6804 2 жыл бұрын

Such a cool dude. Love these 2 and Jenny

@kamaboko1 4 жыл бұрын

For some reason he reminds me of Alex Lifeson of Rush in terms of how he tells a story.

@themistoklestheodosopoulos6253 4 жыл бұрын

I know exactly what you mean. It's like he is writing a wikipedia page or something. Lots of story setting within the story.

@destructivecreation7867 4 жыл бұрын

Who dat lady go that movie?

@77JMW 4 жыл бұрын

I think they are both cast in an unlikely role

@BenDover-vs7ih 3 жыл бұрын

The roles were perfect the way it was. What a freakin great movie.

@debbeborders5762 3 жыл бұрын

Love this story.

@archangecamilien1879 4 жыл бұрын

1:58 I have to say that Ben Affleck always felt like he was appropriate for playing a bully...I thought that long before I watched the Linklater film...I didn't think others thought the same...

@archangecamilien1879 4 жыл бұрын

I mean...the way he looks, strictly, haha...I wouldn't know, but he doesn't actually seem to be like that at all, at least the impression I get watching him in interviews, etc...but, again, I wouldn't know...

@nirenshah7386 3 жыл бұрын

Good Will Hunting is one of my fav films.

@keatynskytland2227 4 жыл бұрын

So impressed that Ben teaches math on kahn academy on his own time

@gyurebalint 3 жыл бұрын

What

@recursion. 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone got link???? Thanks in advance. :)

@johnbaker7102 4 жыл бұрын

“You’re suspect!”

@darkhorse306 4 жыл бұрын

“RETAINER”

@katemarsan7957 4 жыл бұрын

I did this to someone at work the other day and they got the reference! Made me so happy

@khanhdo3988 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah you

@osamabad3597 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah you.

@LloydWaldo 4 жыл бұрын

Until, and as such.

@alvinmedina7121 4 жыл бұрын

great film

@jqyhlmnp 4 жыл бұрын

Ben should go on joe Rogan

@maclariviere3017 4 жыл бұрын

If Joe's alive after cornoa

@ThomasDailey 4 жыл бұрын

@Charles Christian The guy that suggested he'd vote for Bernie would eat Ben up? Huh?

@alexandrahopkinson1748 4 жыл бұрын

@@maclariviere3017 Yeah get him on with Sam Harris lol

@mattj4112 4 жыл бұрын

Charles Christian why would they talk politics?

@jqyhlmnp 4 жыл бұрын

Charles Christian joe isn’t right or left. He really is curious about most people and wouldn’t eat anyone unless they’re horribly irrational. Ben affleck gets caught up in moments but isn’t a dumbass like me and you apparently

@juiceybrucey3475 4 жыл бұрын

Ya, so simple... lol! Wow good for them, love that movie and a big fan of both guys

@Dynamic3DLtd 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing film (in my top 10), and I have eternal respect for Ben and especially Matt who went on to become my fave actor. I could watch behind the scenes about GWH all day. 20 years on from seeing this film I visited Boston because of this film and its now become one of my fave cities, and I spend some summer holidays in an idyllic place called Cohasset outside of Boston. Its amazing how much reach and influence a film can have on a life.

@ejoshcoron 4 жыл бұрын

I always wondered about this, but assumed it had to be the most obvious thing which is the main role went to whoever came up with the main idea. I like Ben, feel bad that he has a sort of anxious energy here

@xXCraftifyXx 4 жыл бұрын

He has a lot of personal problems :/

@tzeege 4 жыл бұрын

Also, a shitty diet doesn't help.

@thebatman7192 3 жыл бұрын

You Shameless People Stop With The Fake Narrative And Have Some Shame.

@Ghost-of-a-man Ай бұрын

Tomorrow I’ll wake up and I’ll be 50 and I’ll still be doing this shit. For me that is one of the most powerful speeches I’ve ever seen in a movie.

@squirtmph 4 жыл бұрын

I have made my own molding base in this film! ( Do not be afraid to questioning not matter who it's ). Excellent filmed to become better individual

@freddyspurscowboys6379 4 жыл бұрын

Goodwill hunting is all time great and doesnt get enough love nowadays

@JimmyLundberg 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen it so many times, and the more I see it the more I appreciate Chuckie's importance in setting the atmosphere and bringing Will's backstory to life. Without him, Will's struggle and eventual departure would have been so much less meaningful. It made me appreciate Ben Affleck a lot more over time. This interview, however, made my view of Affleck take a full 180 ... when all he wanted was to play a "funny and likeable character for once". Can't believe his idea of Chuckie is so shallow.

@btron3k 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I never saw his character as "the funny sidekick". He says he was just being given the "bully" characters (like Mallrats I assume), and I think Chuckie comes across as leaning towards that rather than funny and likeable. He is rougher than Will and, I think, slightly less likeable (which is important), but he has the street wisdom to realise that Will is selling himself short. It's almost like Van Sant knew that Affleck's natural character would make Will Hunting look good (Damon probably did too, he's wicked smart). Take the Harvard bar scene. Chuckie goes up to the girls and lays some terrible line on, and Affleck probably thinks that he comes across as silly or funny, but he comes across as a bit of a jerk, whereas Will is the likeable one that only gets involved because his friend is being made to look like stupid.

@AhnSeoulo Жыл бұрын

I think you’re reading into it a bit much.

@michaelliu8196 4 жыл бұрын

Good will hunting was one of the best movie ever produced. 🍿

@Smurfomatic 3 жыл бұрын

Probably my favorite movie of all time

@squatch545 4 жыл бұрын

I desperately want to see a sequel.

@joemacdonald7879 Жыл бұрын

I think Robin Williams signing as a supporting actor helped the movie tremendously.

@c.s.m.k5737 Ай бұрын

One of only two of my life time favorite movies. A truly cinematic gift to movie watchers

@jasonbower7763 24 күн бұрын

What's the other one bro

@c.s.m.k5737 23 күн бұрын

@@jasonbower7763 Forest Gump

@jasonbower7763 23 күн бұрын

@@c.s.m.k5737 ❤

@johnjamesleahy4065 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool !

@hoogmonster 3 жыл бұрын

Matt and Ben after performance in class: So, what do you think? Rest of class: It sucks. After the Oscars, Matt and Ben: Oooh look Oscar for writing and direction! How do you like them Apples!?

@mw9688 Жыл бұрын

I always had the feeling that they fluidly agreed to the roles they got since inception.

@lastriotgrrl 2 жыл бұрын

I love how he never said Harvey's name.

@mokopium9094 4 жыл бұрын

what a story

@DormouseEnglish Ай бұрын

Ben didn’t play the lead but he has the best scene in the movie. The”I’d give anything to have what you have.” scene.

@LexJones207 3 жыл бұрын

You know what the best paht of my day is?

@4Everlast 4 жыл бұрын

"He wanted to play a guy from Boston who's really really smart. That sounds like a good idea.".

@shammycat3538 4 жыл бұрын

Dino S. Dominic Does sounds like a good idea. A little unbelievable, but a good idea.

@mikepritchard1818 3 жыл бұрын

He had one the best line the movie in construction scene

@AlohaBlockchain 3 жыл бұрын

"Gross and racist!" will always be the line he will be remembered for.

@neveragainel1351 3 жыл бұрын

Damn we he said the mercutio character I new hes really in to theater and film as an art form . You the boom phantoms yo...

@olgabarysheva4386 Ай бұрын

Great!

@rapid13 4 жыл бұрын

Ben being Ben is far more animated than Ben acting in anything.

@fluencyy__ 4 жыл бұрын

Where’s the full interview ?

@austinbach3731 3 жыл бұрын

Funny how he describes his character in Good Will Hunting as Mercutio, then a year later he actually played Mercutio in Shakespeare in Love.

@nosoupforyou425 Ай бұрын

No one would have believed Ben as a genius..... total DA

@davidfischer1971 3 жыл бұрын

as much as matt damon nailed it in this movie, i think i liked ben affleck's character almost just as much. the best friend who knows better what's good for his friends than they themselves do.

@IDontReadRepliesToComments 4 жыл бұрын

0:37 you mean "wicked"

@Ajesen 4 жыл бұрын

1:00 his batvoice came out

@df4196 4 жыл бұрын

People may or may not give Ben his dues as an actor. But Ben has the best three film run as a director that ANY director would kill for.

@LiamDH3021 2 жыл бұрын

Ben is being humble here, It is extremely hard for 2 unknown actors to sell a script to a studio with them attached as the leads, Stallone went broke selling Rocky because he wouldn’t compromise on him being Rocky. Success favours the risk takers

@SkyThreader 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best movies ever made. Definitely a desert island movie.

@steveconn 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry your new movie ran into Corona, Ben (but they've been showing your 2010 movie 'Company Men' on the Showtime preview. Good prep for the recession).

4 жыл бұрын

Great movie

@3rdeye931 4 жыл бұрын

The movie wouldn’t be the same.

@rickp4214 4 жыл бұрын

In truth, he never answered the Q. He kind of implied that it was never discussed- let alone fought over- by Matt and Ben, but 95% of what he's saying here has nothing to do with the Q or why any of us clicked the link. And that's perfectly fine. His backstory is more interesting anyway. It's actually a good lesson on how to do intvs.

@robpolaris5002 4 жыл бұрын

Damon writes Good Will Hunting, Affleck "thats a good idea, lets put my name on it too"

@jhyland87 3 жыл бұрын

2:50 Who would you consider to be the antagonist in Good Will Hunting? Will himself? (Seeing as how he's the only one holding himself back).

@louiscolangelo8589 3 жыл бұрын

I think he means Lambeau. He’s not really a traditional antagonist but he’s pushing the protagonist to step out of his comfort zone. By that definition then the Robin Williams character could also be considered an antagonist (which I don’t think is true) so maybe it is just Will? I do think he means Lambeau tho if I had to guess

@wernerfoerster3666 3 жыл бұрын

the math professor