Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have only one thing on their minds: basketball. The first trailer for "Air," the duo's upcoming Amazon film about Nike's Air Jordans, has been released before the film's release in April.
Damon will play Michael Jordan as the Nike marketing director who signed him to a contract with the company, and co-stars Affleck as Jordan's mother Deloris. Jason Bateman, Marlon Wayans, Chris Tucker, and Gustaf Skarsgrd will also play the basketball legend on film.
"Air" is the first film directed by Affleck, who has been a long-time friend and collaborator, and co-winner of the Best Original Screenplay Award for their 1997 breakout film "Good Will Hunting." The project also comes from Artists Equity, the production company the two stars formed last year.
According to a recent report, "Air" will receive Amazon's largest theatrical release in its history, surpassing films like "Manchester by the Sea" and "The Big Sick," but not including projects acquired by MGM, which Amazon only paid $7 million for the Super Bowl commercial spot.
Alex Convery directs the script for 'Air,' which is produced by Affleck and Damon, along with David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, Jon Weinbach, Madison Ainley, Jeff Robinov, and Jason Michael Berman. Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Kevin Halloran, Michael Joe, Drew Vinton, John Graham, Peter E. Strauss, and Jordan Moldo executive produce.
"Air" will launch in theaters on April 5, prior to streaming on Prime Video. Amazon will distribute the film domestically, while Warner Bros. Pictures will handle the international release as part of its existing contract with MGM.