Ben Affleckreflects on the differences between his andMatt Damon’s acting careers.

Growing up together in the Boston area, the now A-list actors became creative partners at a young age.

In 1989, the duo would enter the film world together as extras inField of Dreams.

Padme to the left, Palpatine/Darth Sidious in the middle/background, and Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the right, all from Revenge of the Sith

Speaking withGQ,Affleck addresses his and Damon’s different career paths.

As much as I want to be an actor, I find it the most satisfying directing movies.

Were in situations of our opportunities, and were subject to that.

Rachel Zegler as Snow White, surrounded by cinematic and film-inspired imagery

What pulls you back to acting at this point?

Steven Spielberg is one of the great filmmaking architects to ever live.

I feel that way about Chris Nolan.

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I may go visit Matt on the set just to watch Nolan direct.

Im not even kidding at all.

This does not mean that the A-lister is not acting, as he is starring inThe Accountant 2this year.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck outside a bar in Good Will Hunting

He was heavily involved in his filmAirin 2023, and has two upcoming directorial projects withAnimalsandWitness for the Prosecution.

Damon has also worked with greats like Ethan Coen and Steven Soderbergh.

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