''The Instigators'' is an upcoming American

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directed by Doug Liman, written by Chuck Maclean and Casey Affleck, and starring Affleck and Matt Damon, who also produces the film alongside Ben Affleck under their production company Artists Equity for distribution by

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under

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. ''The Instigators'' is scheduled for a limited theatrical release in the United States on August 2, 2024, before its streaming debut by

on August 9, 2024

Premise

A botched robbery causes two thieves to go on the run, dragging along one of their therapists in the process.

Cast

* Matt Damon as Rory * Casey Affleck as Cobby *

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as Dr. Donna Rivera *

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as Booch *

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as Mr. Besegai * Ving Rhames as Frank Toomey * Alfred Molina as Richie Dechico *

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as Alan Flynn * Jack Harlow as Scalvo *

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Production

It was announced in December 2022 that

had acquired the rights to the project, which would see Doug Liman directing, and Matt Damon and Casey Affleck starring. Damon will also produce alongside Ben Affleck under their Artists Equity production company. In February 2023,

joined the cast, with

, Ving Rhames, Alfred Molina and

joining the following month. Jack Harlow was added to the cast in April. Filming began in

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in March 2023. Locations include

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. They also shot some scenes on Long Island, including at the Nassau County Correctional Center and in Long Beach.

Release

''The Instigators'' is scheduled to be released in select theaters in the United States on August 2, 2024, before premiering on

on August 9.

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Instigators, The Upcoming films American heist films American thriller films Apple TV+ original films Films directed by Doug Liman Films with screenplays by Casey Affleck Films produced by Ben Affleck Films produced by Matt Damon Films shot in Boston Upcoming English-language films