Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are in hot water once again.
The Hollywood duo has been slapped with a major defamation lawsuit by several Miami police officers over their upcoming Netflix crime thriller The Rip. The officers claim the film falsely portrays them and the Miami Police Department in a highly damaging and inaccurate light.
According to the lawsuit, the movie includes explosive allegations and scenes that the officers say are completely fabricated and have caused serious harm to their reputations. The legal action accuses Damon and Affleck (who are also producers on the project) of knowingly spreading defamatory content for dramatic effect.
The controversy has already sparked heated debate online, with some defending the filmmakers’ right to tell a dramatic story while others accuse them of irresponsibly smearing real-life law enforcement. This latest legal battle comes as The Rip was expected to be one of Netflix’s big releases later this year.
As the lawsuit heats up, many are wondering whether the explosive claims in the film will be toned down — or if Damon and Affleck will fight back.
