Matt Damon on Wild Sci-Fi Pitch: 'Breakfast Club' Meets 'Inception'

Matt Damon shared intriguing details about the concept for the upcoming science fiction film directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. He described the pitch as a wild combination, stating it's akin to 'The Breakfast Club' meeting 'Inception' with elements of anime and an unaired 'John Oliver' show.

This new venture represents the directorial duo's first project since their critically acclaimed and commercially successful film, 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,' which garnered seven Academy Awards. The film is scheduled for release on November 19, 2027.

Production for the Universal Pictures film is anticipated to commence in Los Angeles later this year. The cast includes Sandra Oh, Charles Melton, and Michael Gandolfini, among others.

Separately, Damon mentioned progress on a new Jason Bourne movie, with director Edward Berger sending him the first act. Damon expressed optimism, emphasizing the need for the new installment to match the quality of the initial trilogy.