The Instigators
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Directed by | Doug Liman |
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Cinematography | Henry Braham |
Edited by | Saar Klein |
Music by | Christophe Beck[1] |
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Distributed by | Apple TV+ |
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Running time | 101 minutes[2] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Instigators is an upcoming American heist comedy film directed by Doug Liman and written by Chuck Maclean and Casey Affleck. The film stars Affleck and Matt Damon, who also produce the film alongside Ben Affleck under their production company Artists Equity for distribution by Apple TV+ under Apple Original Films. It also features a supporting cast that includes Hong Chau, Michael Stuhlbarg, Paul Walter Hauser, Ving Rhames, Alfred Molina, Toby Jones, Jack Harlow, and Ron Perlman.
The Instigators is scheduled for a limited theatrical release in the United States on August 2, 2024, before making its streaming debut on Apple TV+ on August 9, 2024.
Premise
[edit]A botched robbery causes two thieves to go on the run, dragging along one of their therapists in the process.
Cast
[edit]- Matt Damon as Rory
- Casey Affleck as Cobby
- Hong Chau as Dr. Donna Rivera
- Paul Walter Hauser as Booch
- Michael Stuhlbarg as Mr. Besegai
- Ving Rhames as Frank Toomey
- Alfred Molina as Richie Dechico
- Toby Jones as Alan Flynn
- Jack Harlow as Scalvo
- Ron Perlman as Mayor Miccelli
- Caylee Cowan
- Don DiPetta
- Heidi Garza
- David Gborie
- Sidney Bottino
- Tom Mariano
- Richie Moriarty
Production
[edit]In December 2022, Apple TV+ acquired the rights to the project, which would see Doug Liman directing and Matt Damon and Casey Affleck starring. Damon also produced alongside Ben Affleck under their Artists Equity production company.[3] Hong Chau joined the cast in February 2023, with other cast members being announced in the following months.[4][5][6][7][8] Filming began in Boston in March 2023.[9] Locations included Bova's Bakery.[10]
Release
[edit]The Instigators is scheduled to be released in select theaters in the United States on August 2, 2024, before premiering on Apple TV+ on August 9.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Christophe Beck Scoring Doug Liman's 'The Instigators'". Film Music Reporter. June 13, 2024.
- ^ "The Instigators (15)". British Board of Film Classification. July 24, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (December 8, 2022). "Matt Damon And Casey Affleck Set To Star In Apple Original Films' The Instigators With Doug Liman Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (February 28, 2023). "Hong Chau Joins Matt Damon In Apple Original Films' The Instigators". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 8, 2023). "Black Bird Star Paul Walter Hauser Reunites With Apple On The Instigators Starring Matt Damon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 22, 2023). "Michael Stuhlbarg Joins Matt Damon And Casey Affleck In The Instigators". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 28, 2023). "Ving Rhames, Alfred Molina And Ron Perlman Join Apple's 'The Instigators'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (April 5, 2023). "Jack Harlow Joins Matt Damon And Casey Affleck In The Instigators For Apple". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- ^ "Bova's Bakery owner 'a little nervous' but excited to close for Damon/Affleck movie shoot". CBS News. March 20, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ "Bova's Bakery in North End to close for Matt Damon, Casey Affleck movie shoot". WCVB. March 8, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ Miller, Mike (April 29, 2024). "Casey Affleck says Midnight Run inspired him to co-write Boston-set heist flick costarring Matt Damon". Entertainment Weekly.
External links
[edit]- The Instigators – official site
- The Instigators at IMDb