Artists Equity Signs First Look Deal With Netflix

Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Gerry Cardinale’s studio, Artists Equity, has signed a multi-year streaming first-look, production, and distribution agreement with Netflix. Under the terms of this creative partnership, Artists Equity will be the lead studio on the films they produce for Netflix. “This is an incredible milestone for Artists Equity and one that validates […] Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Getty Images Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Gerry Cardinale’s studio, Artists Equity, has signed a multi-year streaming first-look, production, and distribution agreement with Netflix. Under the terms of this creative partnership, Artists Equity will be the lead studio on the films they produce for Netflix. “This is an incredible milestone for Artists Equity and one that validates the vision we’ve been working towards since 2022,” said Affleck and Damon in a statement. “From the jump, we’ve seen this growing need for an independent supplier comfortable across the entire creative process, from development to final cut. Netflix is a great match for our work. Dan and his team have a unique connection with the modern viewer and the ability to unite audiences over a shared cultural moment. Pairing that with our future-facing, artist-first approach, we’re confident The Rip’s success will prove to be just the beginning. We can’t wait to create many more ambitious, globally resonant stories together.” Related Stories Legal Justin Baldoni's Team Destroyed Evidence, Blake Lively's Lawyers Argue; 'It Ends With Us' Director Wants Sexual Harassment & Smear Campaign Case Tossed Out Before Trial