Ben Affleck Reflects on Early Career with Matt Damon, Kevin Costner

Ben Affleck recently recalled his and Matt Damon's early days in Hollywood, specifically their time as extras on the set of the 1989 film 'Field of Dreams' starring Kevin Costner. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Affleck joked that Costner was being generous in claiming to remember them, given their minor, non-speaking roles. Affleck recounted being impressed by Costner's athletic ability during batting practice, noting that Costner hit several balls impressively at Fenway Park. He also shared a humorous anecdote about Damon later claiming in an interview that he himself had hit balls off the Green Monster, with Affleck teasing that Damon might be confusing himself with Costner. Affleck described meeting Costner and James Earl Jones on set as a memorable, almost awe-inspiring experience, and mentioned that he and Damon also worked as extras on 'Lemon Sky.' These early experiences highlighted their enthusiasm and determination as aspiring actors.