EXCLUSIVE:Here is a package that certainly will heat up the summer market.
Deadline is hearing thatMatt DamonandBen Affleckare attached to star in the thrillerRIP, withJoe Carnahanwriting and directing.
Affleck and Damons company Artists Equity is producing with a plan to shoot this fall.
(L-R) Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Joe CarnahanGetty Images
Reps for Artists Equity could not be reached for comment.
Carnahan came up with story from Mike McGrale, who is also a co-producer.
The project is expected to find a distributor soon as interest has been drawn from theatrical and streaming buyers.
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As forRIP, the package came together pretty quickly in recent weeks.
Affleck and Damon are repped by WME.
Carnahan is repped by CAA.
