Ben AffleckandMatt Damon’s latest collaborationAiris days away from hitting the big screens. Theearly reviewsof the feature are positive with a lot of praise for Affleck’s direction and for a stellar performance by its stacked star cast. The sports drama chronicles the tale of Nike executiveSonny Vaccaro’s pursuit of basketball rookieMichael Jordanfor the company’s Air Jordan shoe line. The makers have released a new look at its several characters to amp up fans' excitement for the new feature.
The new posters see Damon as maverick Nike executiveSonny Vaccarowhile Affleck is seen as Nike co-founderPhil Knight.Viola Davisis seen tall and strong asMichael Jordan’s mother Deloris whileJulius Tennonlooks good as Jordan’s father James. The posters further featureChris Tuckeras Howard White,Jason Batemanas Rob Strasser,Chris Messinaas David Falk, andMarlon Wayansas George Raveling. Each poster comes with its own quote from the specific character showcasing their motives and the role they played in making the history.
What’sAirAbout?
Written byAlex Convery,the movie chronicles the beginning of a game-changing partnership between a then-rookie Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division which “revolutionized the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand.” Thestory followsthe career-defining gamble of an unconventional team that has everything on the line while Davis portrays the uncompromising vision of a mother who knows the worth of her son’s talent, and of course Jordan, the basketball phenom who would become the greatest of all time.
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The movie made its world premiere at therecently concluded SXSWwith high praise garnered for both director and actors. It also marks the first film Amazon Studio will release in theaters without simultaneously premiering on Prime Video since 2019’sLate NightandAffleck’s return to the director’s chairafter 2016’sLive by Night. The movie has a 98 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and with a stellar star cast and the exciting premise is sure to grab the audience’s attention whether a sports fan or not.
Along with the aforementioned cast, the movie also featuresDan Bucatinskyas Richard,Jessica Greenas Katrina Sainz,Gustaf Skarsgårdas Horst Dassler,Barbara Sukowaas Kathy Dassler,Tom Papaas Stu Inman,Joel Gretschas John O’Neil andMatthew Maheras Peter Moore. The movie is produced byDavid Ellison,Jesse Sisgold,Jon Weinbach, Affleck, Damon,Madison Ainley,Jeff Robinov,Peter Guber, andJason Michael Berman.
Airbows in theatres on April 5, you can check out the new posters below:
