Did Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Fight Over Who Played Will in 'Good Will Hunting'?

Ben Affleck shares the story of how 'Good Will Hunting' was created.

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[Cstudios]

They literally made themselves famous through sheer force of talent. That's how it should be.

[Publiclighthouse]

“Nobody seemed to like the scene in the class, but we liked it.” I wonder if people who were in this class remember Matt’s and Ben’s performance and are genuinely shocked at how popular and acclaimed Good Will Hunting is.

[freddiemercuryevr]

One of my favorite films, ever. I was thrilled when they got their Oscars.
RIP Robin Williams

[chrisbalsamo]

Good Will Hunting is one of my all time favorites. The scene with Will and Robin Williams in session when he tells Matt Damon “it’s not your fault”. That’s masterful acting on both parties.

[EGarrett]

I always suspected that Affleck did "The Accountant" so he could have the genius role.

[thecrow]

These two are perfect examples of not letting others hold you back. If you think something is good, you work on it. You do it and accept the consequences, in their case the consequence was success.

[vampirethespiderbatgod]

Bruh, I love their friendship. I want to have this kind of friendship.

[Kidgloves]

Good Will Hunting is one of the best films ever in my book! Brilliant script, acting, everything!

[boredomgo]

Can you imagine the day they were told that Robin Williams was going to be in the movie?

[Honmatres]

The scene where Ben's character calls Matt's character on not reaching his full potential has to go down as one of the best inspirational scenes ever.

[nolinpowe]

The Ben Affleck monologue scene when he told Matt Damon that he's destined for more than what he thinks it is, really helped me pursue my journey in filmmaking

[miralabualjadail]

There is something so simple yet so genius about that movie, really profound and tugs on the heartstrings. Still one of my favourites till this day. So, thats some incredible talent for adults let alone kids their age! To write such a masterpiece. Its mind blowing.

[lucastoro]

It’s beautiful to me how a movie filmed with just “scenes of people sitting in rooms talking to each other” with a crazy low budget became one of the greatest movies of all time.

[StefanBorglducky]

Nevertheless they BOTH were the bomb in Good Will Hunting, yo.

[Gray.]

Sounds like Tommy Wiseau and how he made his movie...acting class..two friends..making a movie together...haha

[emmetLshavinski]

That's really cool hearing the backstory. I always wondered that too cause I'm sure being a young actor I'm sure most would gun for playing the lead so it's interesting hearing Ben felt it was more natural playing the funny best friend.

[orlandomendes]

Ben is a great actor, writer, producer, director and... I forgot something... He is incredible! God bless him!

[brendanlittle]

People can hate on his Batman and whatever else but Ben Affleck is a damn brilliant guy.

[P.J.Marino]

I'll never forget moving from Boston to LA in Jan '97, and shortly after, getting a call from local Boston casting to audition for some bit part in "Matt & Ben's movie", and being bummed I couldn't. When I went to see the movie in the theater without knowing much else about it, I remember seeing Robin Williams and thinking, "Wow, this might be a real movie." And when it was over, feeling so proud for the guys, even though I had never met them. Hopefully I will at some point.

[adamduncan]

I just watched this movie again like 2 weeks ago. This is a great interview