Ben Affleck Doesn't Think Kevin Costner Remembers His 'Field of Dreams' Role

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon might be recognized the world over, but long before they ever reached superstar status, they were just two guys in Cambridge, Massachusetts trying to get a break in the business. As such, they took any role they could, which included extra work in Kevin Costner's 1989 memorable sports drama, Field of Dreams. "Memorable" is an important word there, because while Costner has said on many occasions that he recalls Affleck and Damon sitting in the stands of Fenway Park as uncredited extras, The Accountant 2 stars says otherwise.
Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live this past Wednesday, Affleck and Damon's time on Field of Dreams came up, and how they got the job. Affleck noted that they were both "serious actors from a very young age," and kept in touch with a local casting director who would let them know when something was coming to town. They...
Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live this past Wednesday, Affleck and Damon's time on Field of Dreams came up, and how they got the job. Affleck noted that they were both "serious actors from a very young age," and kept in touch with a local casting director who would let them know when something was coming to town. They...
- 4/25/2025
- by James Melzer
- MovieWeb
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