Ben Affleck Reveals Why He’s Glad He Skipped Matt Damon’s Stuck on You

"People would've been sick of us forever." That's how Ben Affleck describes the alternate reality where he starred alongside Matt Damon in the 2003 comedy Stuck on You. According to Entertainment Weekly, the iconic duo, who've collaborated for over 30 years across more than a dozen films, recently reflected on their shared history while promoting their latest Netflix thriller, The Rip.

The Ben Affleck Matt Damon Stuck on You Bullet Dodged

When asked which of Damon's roles he'd secretly wanted, Ben Affleck took a different route, naming the project he’s happiest he missed. In Stuck on You, Damon played one-half of a pair of conjoined twins with Greg Kinnear. Affleck joked that playing that role would've been "pushing it" and leaning too far into their real-life friendship narrative. Damon agreed, noting that audiences likely would've reached their limit with the pair had they literally been joined at the hip on screen.

Despite Affleck's affection for the film, Stuck on You remains a polarizing entry in Damon’s filmography, receiving mixed reviews and modest box office returns. By avoiding the project, Affleck believes they preserved the longevity of their professional partnership, allowing them to continue working together in more grounded roles like their current project.

Inside Their New Netflix Thriller The Rip

The duo's chemistry is currently on full display in The Rip, now streaming on Netflix. They play Miami cops whose loyalty is tested by the discovery of millions in drug money. To prepare, both actors embedded themselves with real police officers, "madly stealing all their life's details," according to Damon. The film also features Steven Yeun and Teyana Taylor, further elevating this gritty crime drama.