The Instigators

The Instigators is an upcoming American heist comedy film directed by Doug Liman and written by Chuck Maclean and Casey Affleck. The film stars Affleck and Matt Damon, who also produce the film alongside Ben Affleck under their production company Artists Equity for distribution by Apple TV+ under Apple Original Films. It also features a supporting cast that includes Hong Chau, Michael Stuhlbarg, Paul Walter Hauser, Ving Rhames, Alfred Molina, Toby Jones, Jack Harlow, and Ron Perlman.

The Instigators is scheduled for a limited theatrical release in the United States on August 2, 2024, before making its streaming debut on Apple TV+ on August 9, 2024.

Premise
A botched robbery causes two thieves to go on the run, dragging along one of their therapists in the process.

Cast

 * Matt Damon as Rory
 * Casey Affleck as Cobby
 * Hong Chau as Dr. Donna Rivera
 * Paul Walter Hauser as Booch
 * Michael Stuhlbarg as Mr. Besegai
 * Ving Rhames as Frank Toomey
 * Alfred Molina as Richie Dechico
 * Toby Jones as Alan Flynn
 * Jack Harlow as Scalvo
 * Ron Perlman as Mayor Miccelli
 * Caylee Cowan
 * Don DiPetta
 * Heidi Garza
 * David Gborie
 * Sidney Bottino
 * Tom Mariano
 * Richie Moriarty

Production
In December 2022, Apple TV+ acquired the rights to the project, which would see Doug Liman directing and Matt Damon and Casey Affleck starring. Damon also produced alongside Ben Affleck under their Artists Equity production company. Hong Chau joined the cast in February 2023, with other cast members being announced in the following months. Filming began in Boston in March 2023. Locations included Bova's Bakery.

Release
The Instigators is scheduled to be released in select theaters in the United States on August 2, 2024, before premiering on Apple TV+ on August 9.