Matt Damon in Talks for Daniels and Universal Film Role

Matt Damon is in talks to join the next film from directing duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, known collectively as Daniels, for Universal Pictures. The project marks the filmmakers' first feature since their 2022 multiverse film, Everything Everywhere All at Once, which won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture.

Damon is being considered for a supporting role as the father of one of the film’s teenage protagonists. He would replace actor Ryan Gosling, who was previously attached to the part but departed the project. According to reports, Gosling asked for script changes to expand the role, but accommodating those revisions was not feasible given the production schedule. The film received a California film tax credit requiring production to begin by the end of summer or early fall, leaving insufficient time for a major rewrite. Actor Jack Black was also reportedly considered before the directors turned to Damon.

While plot details are officially undisclosed, reports indicate the story involves themes of global warming and time travel, with a possible superhero element. The narrative is said to unfold across two timelines, one set in the 1980s and another in the present...