Industry May 16, 2026
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued over Netflix film
Miami-Dade deputies Jonathan Santana and Jason Smith alleged the film had caused "substantial harm" to their reputations
Originally published by
NME
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are facing a defamation lawsuit concerning their Netflix crime drama ‘The Rip’. The suit was filed by Miami-Dade deputies Jonathan Santana and Jason Smith, who allege that the film has caused significant damage to their reputations. The specific nature of the alleged harm is not detailed in the provided information. Originally reported by NME.