Academy Award nominee Ridley Scott is set to direct a reteaming of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in The Last Duel, a revenge thriller based on Eric Jager’s book about dueling warriors in 14th century France. The news was first confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter .
The film will be based on Jager’s The Last Duel: A True Story of Crime, Scandal, and Trial by Combat in Medieval France, and recounts a real-life revenge drama whose script will be co-written by Nicole Holofcener, Damon and Affleck.
The Last Duel also marks a rare onscreen collaboration for Damon and Affleck, who despite being very close friends, do not collab on screen very often. The first time was when they starred in Good Will Hunting, the heartfelt 1997 drama that also featured Robin Williams and went on to win two Oscars at the 70th Academy Awards, including for Williams’ performance.
