Matt Damon Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

Matt Damon breaks down his most iconic characters, including his roles in 'Good Will Hunting,' 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'The Talented Mr. Ripley,' 'Ocean's 11,' 'Ocean's 12,' 'Ocean's 13,' 'The Bourne Identity,' 'The Bourne Ultimatum,' 'The Bourne Supremacy,' 'The Bourne Legacy,' 'The Departed,' 'Invictus,' 'Contagion,' 'The Martian,' 'True Grit' and 'Stillwater.'
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - 'Good Will Hunting'
03:24 - 'Saving Private Ryan'
05:48 - 'The Talented Mr. Ripley'
08:47 - 'The Ocean's Trilogy'
10:49 - 'The Bourne Franchise'
13:20 - 'The Departed'
15:36 - 'Invictus'
17:47 - 'Contagion'
19:16 - 'The Martian'
22:16 - 'True Grit'
25:27 - 'Stillwater'
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Matt Damon Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

[@dinein1970]

A lot of money and effort has gone into rescuing him: Saving Private Ryan, The Martian, Interstellar...

[@Maaden84]

That would be a fun list to read, someone calculating around how much it takes to rescue someone and read about the top 10 most expensive thru their character history :)

[@emmapech2151]

He should be a Disney Princess.

[@nightsgems]

This

[@jaxon_6749]

@@Maaden84 how would you even calculate interstellar 🤨

[@maeguk1]

@@Maaden84 actually some smart dudes have indeed calculated that cost. It came out to like 8-900 billion dollars or so, with the mission in interstellar being the most expensive

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

Every single film he talks about he praises more others than himself. That's the mark of an amazing person.

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

@Dave Gilmour Sir Gilmour! Loved you in Pompeii. Hellish expensive tickets, though.

[@seanm7539]

Yeah for real you can tell that he’s a humble person and that he doesn’t take very much credit for what he does but Matt Damon is one of my favorite actors

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

@Dave Gilmour We're all a little bit David, aren't we? ;) in the Division Bell will tear us all apart... and the world.

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

@@seanm7539 And he still can do badass, like in The Last Duel.

[@newagain9964]

It’s called doing good PR. He’s really a douche.

[@soozcee]

I'm kind of surprised by how down to earth and likeable Matt Damon is. Nothing but good things to say about everyone he's worked with .Honest and humble. You're a good guy, Matt!

[@marc87supra]

I’ve met a few ‘celebrities’ and most are nice people but a few are really genuine down to earth people who make you feel welcome, Matt Damon is one of them but I have to also say that Dwayne Johnson, Keanu Reeves and Elijah Wood are also incredibly polite, humble and friendly. There’s 3 celebrities I’ve met though that are just not nice people with a horrible ‘do you know who I am’ attitude.

[@Fanatec_is_TRASH]

fortune favors the brave though

[@Jollywonnochka]

So was Tom Ripley… think about it

[@mARTinoproduction]

Yeah seriously, I mean what's Kimmel's beef? 😉

[@Kingbimmy]

@@marc87supraI’ve heard a lot of people say that about Keanu. He seems so chill and just wants a quiet life.

[@joshuaian31]

I have binge watched your Jason Bourne trilogy a couple of times.The intensity of the character ,the various locations and the fast paced action scenes will never get old.

[@N1h1L3]

* quadrology if you count 4 out of the 5 bourne movies matt played in.

[@Overhemd]

​@@N1h1L3it's a trilogy, the movies after that didn't happen okay? 😅

[@erionafrancescasherifi4492]

Jason Bourne is a Trilogy… the rest were great films too, but were not the Trilogy😅😊I have binge watched it so many times too ❤

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

I don't mind Jeremy Reiner to continue, he brought his own style. I just like the plot of ex CIA getting hunt around the globe without fancy gegets and being a womenizer

[@erionafrancescasherifi4492]

@@___beyondhorizon4664 oh absolutely! And the beauty of Jeremy Reiner’s film is that you can watch it as a totally stand alone story. Love him in that as well😍

[@Wysch]

I love that instead of breaking down his characters, Matt talks about his co-stars or directors or writers or stunt team and praises everybody. Tells more about him as a person. Love that guy.

[@marckolsters2279]

absolutely!

[@philipcallado5693]

He sounds like a humble dude. Apparently he mows his own lawn. Greatest movie star of this generation IMO. As great as Leo DiCaprio is he couldn’t pull off being an action star like Matt. Matt brought Jason Bourne to life.

[@Ab-qy2rs]

@@philipcallado5693 😂 stop

[@Ab-qy2rs]

@@philipcallado5693 DiCaprio is top 10 actor ever

[@CipherSerpico]

I’ve heard countless stories about people that have had encounters with Damon; Every single one-was about him being the nicest guy ever. Literally, every one of them.

[@Sirinwara]

I really like the fact that Matt basically speaks more about others, than about himself a true humble guy most Hollywood big names could really take notes

[@nixhixx]

Humble homophobe.

[@lucasrem]

they all got old now, memories....

[@spjr99]

@@nixhixx how is he homophobic? And if it's something he said pre 2012 I could probably care less. Also don't pull some trump card because my parents couldnt get married for 2 decades in this country

[@stephenmorrissey1254]

A buddy of mine did a movie with him. He told me Matt is exactly what you see and think he is. A pretty awesome guy.

[@NamelessViking01]

@@stephenmorrissey1254 I can confirm I was Matt.

[@6aliph77]

Talented Mr Ripley was one of the most haunting movies ever made. Iconic performance 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾

[@bobbysierraVlogs]

Love that movie

[@gheller2261]

That should have been his acting Oscar. Sadly a not well remembered film.

[@sidneyrosey]

It warms my heart how literally every one of these interviews where an actor has worked with Robin Williams have the same resonance and respect for his soulful presence. All these years later, his stories and stardust still touch us and move us 🖤✨️

[@eberlinschwinn5634]

I love your reference to Robin Williams and his stardust… such a beautiful thought.

[@nickrosas7253]

I had almost forgotten how many exceptionally great movies he's in. I can't think of another actor who's consistently starred in films of this caliber. What an incredible career.

[@Regina-Phalange]

LEO

[@rustcohle9267]

Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise.

[@branden3785]

Cate Blanchett

[@jackcollins7061]

Tom Hanks

[@mzschmidt3937]

everyone is saying leo, but also daniel day lewis, brad pitt, tom hanks, javier bardem, debatably jack nicholson as well

[@luboschovan6870]

Good Will Hunting is absolute masterpiece of a movie

[@kargs5krun]

The bench scene at the park. Gold. Real Gold....that $$$ can't buy.

[@patrickmcglonejr8163]

Masterpiece isn't even accurate...

[@neiluk78]

@@kargs5krun The bar scene was class too.

[@lilpp4791]

Is it worth watching? Why ive never heard of it before

[@heisenberg6485]

@@lilpp4791 watch it. One of the best movies i have ever seen

[@jrogers5152]

First time I saw The Departed my jaw dropped to the floor when Leo got shot, honestly one of the biggest surprises I’ve seen in a movie!

[@gretchenadamek3517]

The departed just broke my heart.

[@kingofallworlds]

Check out Infernal Affairs, the Hong Kong movie that The Departed is based off of

[@thereverendjoe1130]

Unless you'd seen the original Infernal Affairs beforehand then you seen it coming but in that movie it was definitely a surprise.

[@christopherstone2546]

We can’t forget about his performance in Thor 3 as Loki 😂😂

[@jaclynnschaefer]

He never played Loki.

[@LoveJoyGod]

@@jaclynnschaefer yea he did best performance

[@jaclynnschaefer]

@Lwazi.S Sikhondze I just watched the clip. I never noticed! That is so cool!

[@jaclynnschaefer]

I just watched the clip with him in it.

[@jasonfitzpatrick2197]

"So mischievous!"

[@pachanas703]

With the benefit of hindsight, the fact that they were worried about The Bourne Identity performing against Scooby-Doo is the funniest thing ever. 🤣

[@valinorean4816]

Speaking of hindsight, Damon was offered the lead role in Avatar for 10% of the total revenue, but declined.. because he wanted to be associated with Jason Bourne. No seriously, look it up.

[@PeterJavi]

@@valinorean4816 I just can't see Damon in that role.

[@valinorean4816]

@@PeterJavi if you can't see Damon as a hardcore fighter, you need to see Jason Bourne series

[@PeterJavi]

@@valinorean4816 I mean, I don't think Damon would fit the role of a blue alien.

[@valinorean4816]

@@PeterJavi Everybody does, I've even seen one for Mr. Bean :)

[@monah5532]

A true professional: He understands everyone's contribution and the importance of respectful teamwork. Love how he humbly and with gratitude mentions names of the people who helped him.

[@alternatingbitmusic]

Interesting how Matt Damon was in two genre defining films (Private Ryan and the Bourne franchise). Both films changed how Hollywood made films of those genres and there he was. Matt is truly one of those actors that you can tell is such great guy.

[@ryecatcher25]

Plus if you listen to his investment advice it will bakrupt you....but yeah...really great guy.

[@ryecatcher25]

@@danieladams5379 "fortune favors the brave" Matt Damon

[@anderson2706]

I‘d argue that the Ocean‘s trilogy is also genre defining for heist-movies.

[@Maddolis]

The Talented Mr Ripley is also genre defining for movies about Mr Ripley

[@nodescriptionavailable3842]

Don’t forget Team America, it broke new ground.

[@haydenlane9600]

On an unrelated note: I would love it if they did one of these for Robin Williams, but have his kids, wife, friends, colleagues etc share their stories and experiences of working with him. Like have Matt Damon or Ben Affleck talk about Good Will Hunting, Mara Wilson or Sally Field could talk about Mrs Doubtfire, Dustin Hoffman or Steven Spielberg could talk about Hook, Al Pacino or Christopher Nolan could talk about Insomnia, Kirsten Dunst could talk about Jumanji, his daughter could talk about Aladdin, that kind of thing. Idk, hearing Matt Damon talk about Good Will Hunting just reminded me how much I miss him.

[@kareneide]

Good idea

[@fthurman]

That is a brilliant idea, I'd love to see that.

[@jbee9713]

Rodger that, fantastic idea! Are you listening GQ?!!

[@Ohhstalgia]

Oh! Gosh you just gave words to my thoughts, that would be more than amazing to see their expressions, listen their words, understanding their emotions. Please do this sort of experiments and videos more. Very thoughtful of you @Hayden

[@tdb4763]

Same for norm. He only has a couple movies but his passing hit me in a way I didn't expect.

[@thedudeabides3138]

It’s quite remarkable to see an actor of his A grade status being so devoid of ego. How he has remained at the forefront of Hollywood for so long, with that amount of wealth and fame and still come across as one of your closest mates is something I’ve always really admired him for.

[@KeweenawPatriot]

It's an act stupid. He's an actor.

[@dannybutler8836]

@@KeweenawPatriot cry about it

[@drdre4397]

@@KeweenawPatriot Great stupid, his point stands. Most people who reach this level don't hide it, you have no more evidence than any of us to know the truth. So shut your mouth boy.

[@purehyperbole5727]

You don't know him. What a silly post!

[@thedudeabides3138]

@@purehyperbole5727 you’re absolutely right, I don’t know Matt personally. What I DO know (at my age) is how to apply discerning judgement to a persons authenticity after meeting them even briefly (such as this interview), and he strikes me as the kinda guy who I’d think is a very decent and balanced person irrespective of fame and wealth.

[@Revelian1982]

It's only when you stop and look back that you realise how many quality movies this guy has been in. He is a real star.

[@carolyna4484]

I am LOVING this series! Forgotten how many amazing movies these actors have done.

[@richardcard82]

Let's not forget his academy award worthy performance in Team America World Police

[@titusmagnuseinuniversumaus6354]

*Matt Damon*

[@loner1520]

The guy shoulda won an Oscar

[@millss827]

MAET DAEMEN

[@chadatkinson5091]

Just Matt being himself

[@israelleonchacon9291]

Maaaaaaaatt Day-mennn

[@meabby6816]

Matt's one in a million. he's a great actor and very humble. hope everyone else in Hollywood is taking down notes

[@simonrockstream]

Bad people dont become good people just by "taking notes". They will stay a bad person forever.

[@onace8863]

@@simonrockstream bruh. On the topic of actors look at RDJ. Plenty of “bad people” become very kind later in life. They clearly found their way. Don’t be so pessimistic! Cheer up :)

[@Rex-gu1bu]

@@onace8863 Spooks don't change.

[@skysk3l3t0n]

@@Rex-gu1bu some do, some dont, deal with it

[@ploopy8780]

@@onace8863 being a drug addict doesn't make you a bad person lol

[@TheOldMachines]

The Bourne series is genuinely one of the finest film series ever made

[@Scott-qe4wy]

I am addicted to Jason Bourne and the more I see these interview films of Matt Damon the more I love him as a person and an actor.

[@no_i_dont_want_no_slugs]

I love that he's quick to give praise and credit to others (like to Robin and to stunt teams). That quality makes a person exceedingly admirable.

[@marckolsters2279]

I agree, what a classy guy.

[@DamienDarksideBlog]

I also like how he still did a ton of training and didn't just "let the stunt people do it". Like he said, it hold the shot longer when it's YOU doing it. Keanu is obviously one of the GOATs for still doing insane amounts of training for Hollywood movies, but I respect anybody who goes further in training for their role. Matt was awesome in Bourne.

[@benfillman4049]

dale carnegie? is that you?

[@fh7749]

Never understimate Damon's Jason Bourne trilogy because it revolutionized action movies forever. Besides they are very good movies, they're probably the most credible action movies EVER. Not to mention that hundreds of movies have copied Bourne stunts afterwards and that deserves recognition.

[@joemckim1183]

Its such a great series of movies.

[@joemckim1183]

@Yooo Handsome I think Even Bourne Legacy with Renner instead of Damon ist still a good film.

[@gauravdwivedi4265]

@Yooo Handsome it was my ringtone for a very long time.

[@Illusive1313]

Bourne movies are my go to when I just want to watch good popcorn cinema. Taken 1 is up there, too. At least to a certain degree.

[@benkipgen646]

It revolutionized fight scenes in the west. That sort of thing was and is the bread and butter in Hong Kong kung fu flicks. Now it's just throw a punch and cut to the villain getting hit.

[@justinlinnane8043]

Damon is one of the most articulate , ego free and engaging actors around . Always enjoy his storytelling and insights into the movie business

[@kellielaine5848]

Rudy Bayliss in The Rainmaker - so great, as he is in every single movie beginning with Good Will Hunting. I love owning these DVDs as I feel I support the making of other Matt Damon flicks. Ford vs. Farrari and sooooo many more - what an actor.

[@majkalipska8808]

Matt- my favourite actor of all time. He is always at one with every role he plays. Intelligent, humble, honest and so naturally gifted. Love him in every movie. Love watching his interviews too.

[@averagemoth]

What about his iconic portrait of an actor acting as Loki in Thor: Ragnarok? That performance was unforgettable.

[@mikekollross8810]

Dead pool 2. Toilet paper discussion

[@essmith12]

Euro Trip Cameo - best Matt Damon role of all time... Scotty doesn't know

[@rajatbhat7799]

@@essmith12 his real life changing role was in Team America. Mattttt damonnn

[@ouatedephoque2961]

He was much better as Loki in Dogma IMHO.

[@shanefraser7764]

Masterpiece 🤘😂

[@connorc2003]

I would have loved to hear him talk about how his role in Euro Trip came about. Absolutely iconic!

[@hailey7368]

I remember him saying a while ago that he didn't even remember it lol

[@jordanlightsynakowski7176]

Scotty doesn't know!!!

[@fabiansanchez10000]

I think he talks about it in his Hot Ones interview!

[@ryanw6074]

It's because Scottie doesn't know.

[@kapten-awesome]

If I'm not wrong it's his friend or something like that that made it. Edit. I just read up about it and it was his old Harvard buddies that called him and asked and he was already in Prague and did it.

[@TheDrewz43]

The first Bourne made me a fan of his for life. I’ve enjoyed everything he has been in.

[@carlmedina1462]

He will forever be Jason Bourne. All Bourne movies are unique without a doubt

[@cattysplat]

They changed action movies forever.

[@curanderoverde]

His acting in Talented Mr. Ripley was on point

[@TheSportsandFilmFellowship]

Amazing movie !!!

[@replicantona]

The best performance of his career in my opinion, The Departed as a close 2nd. Crazy how despite his A list action star status, and how lively and charismatic he is, he is at his best portraying seedy, wolf in sheep's clothes characters.

[@sugarmunkayo]

true, i think it was his best performance so far! it is my favorite but sooo underrated

[@winterramos4527]

Why not mention his role in "Jimmy Kimmel Live" playing himself gave the character life

[@celiacc296]

been scrolling trying to find something about Jimmy kimmel, thank you

[@katywolffis7678]

Yes!! Some of my favorite Kimmel skits.

[@empireofpeaches]

Omg those skits are hilarious. When my ex met Matt out of all the roles he could have mentioned it was those.

[@kevin1873]

Because Jimmy Kimmel is a tool that just needs to go away

[@winterramos4527]

@@kevin1873 true...and the other jimmy. Late night needs to go really...we miss you Conan

[@seanlenehan1528]

It's crazy that Damon is actually starting to look like the older version of his character in Saving Private Ryan

[@NukemNash]

I seen the Departed for the first time at 16 and in high school. I loved it so much I told and showed any and every person I could. Still to this day my favorite movie.

[@WaffleHouseBandit]

You're a cop

[@smobeepj]

These character breakdowns with the actors are great!

[@Scotto6977]

I would’ve love to hear him breakdown his role in Team America

[@rftg1793]

agree

[@mrquirky3626]

Shame they didn't cover Rounders. Damon's stories of working with John Malkovich in that movie are some of his best.

[@giveme_10]

100% what a classic

[@samanthab1923]

So good. The over the top Russian accent & Malkovich saying to him "I'm a terrible actor"! 😂

[@jasonloyd3250]

"I have what's known as the wheel. It's got earthy tones, a smooth draw, and enough kick to win me the Hi and the Lo."

[@robertbuth]

A few years back Matt Damon was asked about looking back at working on Rounders so I guess because that interview exists already they didn't think to ask him about it

[@giveme_10]

@@robertbuth i saw all this Bonus Stuff on the DVD back then anyway still is one of his most iconic roles and I am sure he talked about some of the other movie's before in interviews too so whats the point of this video then? 🤔

[@janosfernandez945]

I'm always a sucker for spy movies and to me the Bourne trilogy is great not only because of the scenario but also of the physicality of the fights and chases scenes, grounded in real techniques. Plus Matt is of course great !

[@margoreid7094]

Stillwater is my FAVORITE Matt Damon film. He wasn't Matt in that film. He was his character, big, burly and honest. He should have been nominated for an Academy Award for it. Just amazing.

[@gauthamramesh3373]

You just can't hate Matt Damon. Here's a guy who deserves to be successful. Mulri-talented, hard working and an amazing warm personality

[@chad6849]

With no know controversies either.

[@heric_]

Well ... I don't like his acting at all. I'm not a hater though it's just something I can't stand.

[@Summer-lt8zt]

Wicked smahrt

[@JohnWick-vh2qy]

His politics suck but he's part of Hollywood that's why

[@Abulls33]

*multi

[@keving2726]

I appreciated his part in Team America: World Police.

[@ianturnbow7011]

It’s his deepest role.

[@xanarax6250]

Me too

[@thursoberwick1948]

Is he still part of the Film Actors Guild?

[@CipherSerpico]

sAMUEL L JACkson.

[@Ronariverah]

Matt Damon!

[@bunny.thebest9103]

Matt Damon has one of the greatest career in modern movie history. He's a incredible actor and so humble. Not a surprise that he got so successful.

[@steveshook2869]

Nothing short of amazing here! Just pure talent talking about why it IS talent and proving why we should listen! Loved every minute of this interview!

[@elhopper3735]

The Bourne trilogy will go down as one of my favorite action trilogies ever. Everything about those movies is great and Matt Damon does a fantastic job playing the amnesiac badass spy/assassin

[@Jmarshall-kj4hc]

I can never not watch one if I see it on tv!

[@JoshuaC923]

Could watch it over and over again, one of the best action movies

[@lunagrace2872]

Truly my favorite trilogy of all time. They get better over time and the more you see them. Truly like aging wine.

[@adamcuneo7189]

@Ed Hopper, No one else can play Jason Bourne besides Matt Damon, you can have different people play James Bond, but the role of Jason Bourne belongs to Matt and to him only.

[@emilio2647]

@@adamcuneo7189 actually the Bourne films got me interested in wanting to travel to Europe.

[@maitri5265]

Young Matt was absolutely blessed when having taken that leap of faith with screen writing for Good Will Hunting and casted Robbin Williams (he's gifted and played that card strategically). Man really shined and he got that recognition that soon.

[@thursoberwick1948]

* shone

[@ElectricalSwift]

@@thursoberwick1948 both are fine. This is needlessly nitpicky. It's not like misuse of the different 'their' spellings.

[@thursoberwick1948]

@@ElectricalSwift "Shined" is bad Yankese.

[@robertfrench6947]

He’s just a really honest bloke and appreciates how lucky he is to have what he has..

[@donnaowens1522]

I don't know how many times I have watched The Martain. A lot. I loved the extras on the DVD. Always a treat to watch him preform.

[@philpheburbs]

despite stardom, he still comes across as down to earth - kind of professionalism through humility

[@valinorean4816]

he's the one A lister to be repeatedly typecasted as a humble little chap and a damsel in distress to save

[@RolandDeschain1]

THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY is an absolute masterpiece. One of the most beautifully constructed thrillers of our time.

[@stephendegenaro6387]

Totally agree! 100% It's so good! :)

[@paulcanaday-elliott9834]

Completely agree.

[@tux1968]

Was hoping Matt would mention Philip Seymour Hoffman and maybe a lil something about him in that movie we didn't know before.

[@americanmanstan2381]

I haven't seen it, but I'll put it on the list.

[@ksc743]

@@americanmanstan2381 you're lucky in a way. It's that good. It's the kind of movie you only really appreciate the third time you see it.

[@pixieperfect22]

Seeing Matt here with his grey locks reminded me of the "Old man" version of himself in Saving Private Ryan and just how spot on they were ☺

[@billglaser]

Another 20+ years he really will, it really is uncanny and I searched the comments for someone else who noticed it.

[@jeffkadlec8264]

Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio are my two favorite actors. There is NO PART these two actors can't do. Would love to just meet either of them and say "hi". And it's so cool to hear Damon's thoughts on his roles and some behind-the-scenes stuff

[@Knightfelled]

I have an even deeper level of love and respect towards the late Robin Williams the fact he even helped get Matt Damon out there, RIP Rob 🙏🏻

[@moonriver481]

Matt Damon is truly a national treasure; great actor, humble, family man and appears to be an all around nice guy. I watch and rewatch his movies but I wished he would have talked about, We Bought a Zoo. I still laugh at the same scenes and shed tears at others. Keep entertaining us Matt.

[@mattdamonlive1223]

Thank you so much for your kind words

[@mattdamon8483]

Are you one of my fans

[@MarkMirremont]

@@mattdamon8483 we all are, Matt 🙏🇺🇸🙂

[@moneymitchfr2824]

Was looking for this comment. We Bought a Zoo is very underrated!!!

[@robharrand]

Yep.

[@marianodescalzi1929]

Thank you for taking the time to do the interview. It was very entertaining and educaitonal.

[@vikingkid88]

It's been said a bunch in here but im going to say it one more time...its amazing how little he spends actually talking about himself and his characters. He has such admiration for everyone he's ever worked with and wants to talk about them instead. Really refreshing to see a completely humble movie star.

[@alcarajo61]

Hearing MD say: "write in the chat, however you say it kids" made me feel so old!!

[@mattdamon5156]

Hello how are you doing I appreciate your support and love 💕

[@jubeipendragon5310]

Man, it's crazy to think that Mat is 50 already. Time has sure flew by. He's worked with so many legendary actors/actresses.

[@donsmith3590]

He looks super old. It all depends on genes and whatever, but jesus christ he looks like a 60 year old dude

[@lynnhettrick7588]

@@donsmith3590 Just his hair. He's still looks good. No one can be 20 forever.

[@bigchief2331]

@@donsmith3590 was going to say the same thing, he looks pretty rough for 50..

[@movieman82us]

He's worked with so many legendary directors too. Edward Zwick, Francis Ford Coppola, Gus Van Sant, Steven Spielberg, Anthony Minghella, Kevin Smith, Frank Darabont, Steven Soderbergh, Robert Redford, Doug Liman, Paul Greengrass, Stephen Gaghan, Billy Bob Thornton, Robert De Niro, The Farley Brothers, Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood, The Coen Brothers, Cameron Crowe, Neill Blomkamp, Christopher Nolan, Ridley Scott, Alexander Payne, Taika Waititi and James Mangold.

[@TankAssTanner]

@@donsmith3590 You're nuts. Dude looks good for 50.

[@srecko2673]

Matt has an aura of well grounded, humble, personal and exceptionally intelligent person! Lucky we have him❤

[@brettlarson6923]

Wouldn’t Matt Damon be an awesome friend to have/! Love that guy. Humble, thoughtful, smart, fun. I was also curious to hear him talk about Stuck on You but maybe that’s for next time.

[@hazy_sunset]

They forgot his stellar performance as Donny in EuroTrip. Absolutely magnificent

[@heric_]

hahahaha

[@andrewmorris4628]

Scotty doesn’t know

[@spamgate1]

@@andrewmorris4628 i second the scotty doesnt know cameo!

[@jblaze600]

That scene is so hilarious, so random.

[@DeltaEcho303]

Agreed. "I did her on his birthday" was hilariously savage.

[@christianmistian6849]

Matt Damon is such a phenomenal actor. He does his research and his acting is *chefs kiss*

[@jima8898]

wow. thank you for taking the time ... I found this to be a really interesting insight to the foundation of films that we love and your relationship with the directors and fellow actors is something I would not have guessed.

[@ebonysharee]

Just love the backstories on these. Keep em comin. Great movies he has also done!

[@eMPaNaH]

YO he is not gonna talk about his biggest roll ever? Eurotrip is a masterpiece and that song is timeless

[@leonschneider3551]

Scotty just doesn't know

[@lucasrem]

Scott Mechlowicz?

[@frankhartley6777]

Scotty doesn't know

[@beenz1088]

That was the only reason I watched disappointed

[@alecgrosvenor]

Was going to write the same thing. That was a legendary role, between Scotty and Fiona!

[@bamflyer]

I know his role wasn’t as big in Interstellar but I would love to hear him talk about that movie and working with Nolan

[@yolandaahamilton]

Well it's in the chats now, so maybe he'll get back to us 😅

[@incoherentexistence]

Right, love the movie and the cast. Matt killed it when I first saw it in 70mm

[@treebles]

100%!

[@bluetrailerproductions7488]

He is next cast in Nolan's next film about Robert J Oppenheimer. I think the title will be called Oppenheimer but that can ways change Another one who is joining is Robert Downey Jr

[@metaljoe9923]

Matt's looking like the older version of his character in Saving Private Ryan.

[@eradicatedpulse6896]

Well that old guy is him with make up and prosthetics.

[@Bennahr_Fett]

Oh my glob

[@MrBezza86]

Who’d o’thunk it!

[@kingofthering3343]

@@eradicatedpulse6896 No, it isn't. The elderly Ryan is played by Harrison Young, not Matt Damon.

[@mrskeltal3281]

He looks nothing like that older character 🤣

[@ratflail215]

He's so amazing, a natural talent and so humble.

[@maxbrazil3712]

What I really love about Matt Damon is his ability to play a likeable good guy and a despicable bad guy with equal skill.

[@chasemartin7713]

The Talented Mr. Ripley is one of my all time favorite movies, everything about it just hits perfectly. Matt Damon is absolutely incredible in it, it was the movie that made me realize how talented he is, pardon the pun.

[@calebsloan8531]

I preferred his role as Loki in Dogma. Or as himself in any of the Jay and Silent Bob movies.

[@chasemartin7713]

@@calebsloan8531 Dogma was so freakin good, good call

[@fredjennings5312]

Really? I thought he did a great job in that movie, but it is my least favorite of all his films.

[@Revelian1982]

I watched it for the fifth time two nights ago. It was riveting. One of the few times you feel guilty for realising that, by the end, you're rooting for the villain, when you shouldn't be.

[@chasemartin7713]

@@Revelian1982 oh my gosh yesssss that’s the best. I totally know what you mean, it’s like a sick kind of pleasure the moment you realize….and then Marge is off on her way! Man now I feel like I need to watch it again haha

[@woosmiley1]

Damon has a wicked list of great movies… def something to be proud of.

[@Tbone51]

Matt is one of the truly great actors of his generation and, by all accounts, one of the great human beings as well. God bless you, Matt!

[@sarahstephan5431]

The Talented Mr Ripley is one of the most perfect films I’ve ever seen. Acting, scoring, cinematography. It’s Matt’s best performance.

[@mattdamonlive1223]

Thank you so much for your love and support towards my movies🧡

[@gretchenadamek3517]

@@mattdamonlive1223 I adored so many of your films, but I have never seen The talented Mr ripley. I think that came out in a dark time in my life and I just couldn't watch anything too complex or dark.

[@parisx2200]

One of my faves

[@drivingintothedesertuntilt3202]

agree its gets better more than you watch it

[@jaebrowne6780]

@@mattdamonlive1223 it's kinda weird to impersonate another human ?

[@ThoughTMusic]

The fact that he talked about being an advocate for the kids in each movie, more than the movie itself, says a lot about his character.

[@vb8428]

Just a PR move but yeah...

[@CyrenaLily]

@@vb8428 He was a young kid actor.

[@misspriss2482]

@@vb8428 Don't be so cynical.

[@dynagaming2693]

I remember meeting Matt when he was filming in Avalon, PA for the movie "Promised Land" (it was about fracking, great movie that doesn't really pick a side of the debate). He was so down to earth and didn't treat any of the extras (which were all locals) like the hillbillies we're often portrayed as.

[@WhoIsCalli]

So interesting to here Matt speak about his roles. Excellent stuff

[@samueldiaz-pintomontoro4774]

This guy has had these directors Sodenbergh, Spielberg, Clint Eastwood, Nolan, Scorsese, Ridley Scott, Coen brothers, Greengrass, Clooney, Francis Ford Coppola, De Niro...... Nothing else needs to be said.

[@risavsahu4666]

I wish Tarantino and James Cameron would soon be on that list

[@xaid-yf5ii]

@@risavsahu4666 Cameron doesn't belong on the same list as these guys

[@AndrewAnstrom]

If you hadn't seen the departed, that would have been a horrific spoiler.

[@turnerburner922]

True!

[@foodreacts837]

i need to see

[@thomasbateup]

It was!!!

[@mystmatt]

Seriously! I know it's old, but there's always a new generation growing up. Hopefully they don't watch this video.

[@AndrewAnstrom]

@@mystmatt at the bare minimum, there should be a spoiler warning.

[@medic472]

Thanks for all the hours of entertainment you have provided. I have read The Martian twice, once before watching the movie and once after. When I read it the second time, it was in your voice. The impact of the story was so much more intense having a face and a voice to go with the character.

[@mikefitzpatrick5209]

Fantastic interview, thank you for taking the time

[@CipherSerpico]

I’ve heard countless stories about people that have had encounters with Damon; Every single one-was about him being the nicest guy ever. Literally, every one of them.

[@thomasgriego8465]

yes i can back that up. i was going to be in a talk show audience where matt was appearing and i knew there might be a chance to see/meet him when he arrived through the parking lot. there was a small group of fans out on the street corner waiting to wave at matt as he drove into the lot. i was driving by at the time and i see this big black SUV pull over and stop at the curb where the fans were gathered...it was him. so i hoped out of my car and ran over. he was there talking to the small group and i walked up and he was very kind and sincere. thinking back i wish i would have carried on the conversation a little longer because I am sure he would have easily allowed it.

[@mikestan1000]

Matthew McConaughey wud disagree with dat..

[@johnoswald9143]

This man shares moments with his audience which makes him own his big moments so much more humbly and gracefully. Brilliant actor and a nice guy.

[@speckofdust272]

Incredible resume , and great interview too 👍🙌👏🏻🙏

[@partlowart8802]

Wow--I love this actor even more. Thank you for your brilliance and authenticity. Wishing you abundant blessings, Mr. Damon.

[@kush6846]

His performance in Team America was amazing too, underrated for sure

[@obiwann785]

Matt.Damon.

[@bf9142ftw]

Matt DayMòne! 🤣

[@PurushaDesa]

Can watch him in anything. He’s brilliant in Stillwater. (I also applaud his transition into the silver fox phase.)

[@sherylsmallwood-valdivia5375]

Definitely a good (and realistic) transition, indeed.

[@187420666es]

That was a good movie, I didn’t know he was in a new movie until I saw his pic in the cover I immediately downloaded the movie 🍿

[@valinorean4816]

never heard the phrase silver fox. i'm guessing it's the male equivalent of MILF?

[@PurushaDesa]

@@valinorean4816 Yeah it is although I’ve heard folk just use the more direct “DILF” for that. (The silver tends to refer specifically to a man whose hair has now actually turned grey.)

[@Kadasberry11]

Ugh I remember finding The Bourne Identity dvd in my parents’ collection and becoming mesmerize. Such a good franchise 👏🏾

[@PeterWoodPersonal]

Just wow. Great interview/review of your movies and how they came about!

[@mulunduchitundu7279]

Rounders, Green Zone, Hereafter, The Monuments Men. This video could have easily been 40mins. Thanks you Sir for the good performances you've given us.

[@Maaden84]

@Vincent H. Im gonna say that most people doesnt even know it exist, bad marketing maybe? I really like it :)

[@Maaden84]

Yeah would love to hear about Rounders, maybe some John Malkovich story :)

[@Sam_T2000]

@Vincent H. - because it was boring and patronizing.

[@WillOneZeroZeroTwoFour]

@@Maaden84 Here is a good story about Matt Damon and John Malkovitch kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX7EcoeVgLWGqZY

[@obihave3210]

I'd say the Bourne identity, goodwill hunting and the Martian were definitely his most iconic roles. The Martian especially

[@E-A-Z-Y]

Love his praise for Robin. Truly a one-of-a-kind man.

[@Silverback0687]

The first Bourne movie changes fight scenes forever. Visceral and brutal.

[@oliverrando6463]

Man I feel like Matt Damon is a underrated actor

[@dr.pakalupapito6015]

Loved the way he said, “Write it in the chats, or however you kids do it.” Wholesome father figure vibes 😁.

[@rosgill6]

i love how they did this outside the studio.

[@leocremonezi]

He seems to be a very nice guy and he has worked with a lot of awesome directors: Spielberg, Nolan, Ridley Scott, James Mangold. Congratulations Matt Damon 👏🏻👏🏻

[@detailsmove]

this video really made me realize how many classics Damon's got under his belt

[@skankhunt-wy9wy]

He talks more about his co-stars talent and contributions than his own...it's amazing 👏 Also... Good to see Loki alive and well after that whole Jersey incident

[@lucasrem]

they all got old now, memories....

[@spun_01]

The most telling thing for me about this video, which was supposed to be all about Matt, was just how much he talked about his co-stars and the great jobs they did. A truly humble guy.

[@oatlord]

That and it's required for that industry. But with him it does seem sincere.

[@chojinacd]

This was so much fun to listen to

[@James1-9-7-8]

What a career he’s had! I can still remember going to see Good Will Hunting as a teenager and later The Bourne Identity. It took me a little while to recognise him in the latter as he was so buffed up for the part. My favourite is The Talented Mr Ripley, though.