Matt Damon has joined Clint Eastwood’s Human Factor. We get the casting news thanks to the professionals at Variety:
Matt Damon has committed to star in “Human Factor,” joining Morgan Freeman in the Clint Eastwood-directed film for Warner Bros. Damon will play rugby star Francois Pienaar, who created, with Nelson Mandela, an event that gave whites and blacks in South Africa a common cause to rally around as the country was trying to heal from the wounds of apartheid.
The Anthony Peckham-scripted drama is an adaptation of John Carlin’s book “The Human Factor: Nelson Mandela and the Game that Changed the World.”
This film has “Oscar bait” tattooed on its face!
Nelson Mandela is a living legend and I am certain that legions of films will tell tales from his storybook life of triumph and reconciliation. This film seeks to tell the unique story of his rugby involvement. I had no idea rugby was used by Mandela to heal the nation, but sports are certainly a way in which you can bring a nation together in a positive manner.
I really like Clint as a director and look forward to seeing him work with Damon; I am confident the team up will pay quality dividends.
We will be on the hunt for news regarding this project and be sure to pass along any set shots and/or trailers as soon as they are made available. Until then, let the healing power of Rugby unite the globe!
