"Air", a new movie directed by Ben Affleck and co-starring Matt Damon, is set to premiere on April 5, 2023. The movie focuses on the game-changing partnership between Michael Jordan and Nike’s basketball division, which resulted in the creation of the iconic Air Jordan brand. The film is an 80s period piece, with Damon playing the role of Sonny Vaccaro, the Nike marketing executive who signed Michael Jordan, and Affleck playing Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike. Viola Davis stars as Michael Jordan’s mother, Deloris Jordan.
The film marks Affleck's return to directing and is also the first project to come from Artists Equity, a production company formed by Affleck and Damon. "Air" is expected to receive a large 3,000-screen release from Amazon, making it the largest theatrical release in Amazon’s history. The movie will be distributed domestically by Amazon Studios and internationally by Warner Bros. Pictures as part of its existing deal with MGM.
"Air" tells the story of Vaccaro's pursuit of a contract with Michael Jordan and the creation of the Air Jordan brand. The film is inspired by true events and depicts the career-defining gamble of an unconventional team, the uncompromising vision of a mother who knows the worth of her son’s immense talent, and the basketball phenom who would become the greatest of all time. The trailer for the movie has already dropped and features an all-star cast including Jason Bateman, Marlon Wayans, Chris Messina, Chris Tucker, Gustaf SkarsgÃ¥rd, and Julius Tennon.
"Air" is a highly anticipated movie that promises to be a moving and inspiring tale of the creation of the Air Jordan brand. With its all-star cast and Ben Affleck's return to directing, the film is sure to be a hit with audiences. So, mark your calendars and get ready to experience the story of the iconic partnership between Michael Jordan and Nike.