In the 2026 Netflix release The Rip, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are ready to face off as they play Miami cops who discover millions in cash. While actors are known for getting into shape to play tough, no-nonsense roles, the long-time pals decided to keep their “dad bods” to portray the officers. Affleck even has a brief shirtless scene, and he recently explained why it was necessary for the movie. At the same time, Affleck also humorously discussed his weakness for bread.
Matt Damon definitely got in shape for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey as evidenced by those blaring abs. At the same time, though, his buddy, Ben Affleck, deserves credit for showing some skin himself forThe Rip. While sitting with his pal/costar on ET, Affleck shared a somewhat jokey (but legitimate) argument for his shirtless scene, which takes place in a bathroom:
