Overview
- Speaking on Andy Cohen’s SiriusXM show while promoting The Rip, Damon said he and Affleck once pursued an adaptation of Peter Lefcourt’s 1993 novel.
- He explained the project stalled because the screenplay “wasn’t good enough,” though he praised the source material.
- The Dreyfus Affair centers on a married baseball star who falls in love with a teammate, exploring the personal and professional fallout.
- Coverage compares the unmade film to today’s queer sports boom led by Heated Rivalry, which has been renewed for a second season, though Damon said he hasn’t been watching the series.
- Reporters note the potential cultural impact given Damon and Affleck’s long partnership and Damon’s past queer-themed roles, but no revival or casting plans have been announced.