Ben Affleck steps out in blue button-down and wig to film scenes with Jason Bateman and Chris Tucker

January 2024 · 3 minute read

Ben Affleck looked ready for a day of shooting as he headed on to the Los Angeles set for his untitled Nike film on Friday. 

The 49-year-old Oscar-winning actor donned a blue button-down shirt with the top button left open and gray slacks. His black tie was loosely tied around his neck, and he walked in brown loafers which matched his belt. 

Also seen on set were costars Jason Bateman and Chris Tucker. 

Ready to film: Ben Affleck looked ready for a day of shooting as he headed on to set for his untitled Nike film Friday

Ready to film: Ben Affleck looked ready for a day of shooting as he headed on to set for his untitled Nike film Friday

The Argo star wore a curly brown wig, and the stubble that sat on his face was a matching light brown. 

Affleck carried what looked to be a small yellow legal pad with him as he made his way toward set. 

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The two-time Academy Award winner wasn't the only star on-set Friday. 

Horrible Bosses actor Bateman laughed it up with a couple people outside of his trailer. 

Laughing: Horrible Bosses actor Jason Bateman laughed it up with a couple people outside of his trailer

Laughing: Horrible Bosses actor Jason Bateman laughed it up with a couple people outside of his trailer

Stylish suit: Rush Hour star Chris Tucker was also spotted on-set in a light gray suit over a white button-down shirt and purple tie

Stylish suit: Rush Hour star Chris Tucker was also spotted on-set in a light gray suit over a white button-down shirt and purple tie

He wore a gray t-shirt, pale blue jeans and white sneakers. His brown hair was combed over in a wave and fell nearly to his shoulders. 

Rush Hour star Tucker was also spotted on-set in a light gray suit over a white button-down shirt and purple tie. 

He reached into a pocket on the left side of the blazer as he spoke softly with his entourage.

The untitled project, directed by Affleck, will follow the rise of Sonny Vacarro, played by Affleck's longtime friend Matt Damon, a sneaker salesman who led the charge to sign basketball legend Michael Jordan to the brand. 

Working together: The untitled project, directed by Affleck, will follow the rise of Sonny Vacarro, played by Affleck's longtime friend Matt Damon (pictured 2016)

Working together: The untitled project, directed by Affleck, will follow the rise of Sonny Vacarro, played by Affleck's longtime friend Matt Damon (pictured 2016)

Huge signing: Vacarro was a sneaker salesman who signed Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s

Huge signing: Vacarro was a sneaker salesman who signed Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s

Ben will play Nike co-founder Phil Knight in the movie set in the mid-1980s. 

The script was written by Alex Convery, originally titled Air Jordan, and Amazon Studios, Skydance Sports and Mandalay Pictures are the production companies behind the film. 

Bateman will play Rob Strasser, a Nike executive who led the company to huge profits by coming up with the idea for the Air Jordan shoe.

Chris Tucker will play a character named Howard White who helped make millions of dollars for the brand after signing the six-time NBA champion and currently serves as the vice president for the Jordan Brand.  

Founder: Ben will play Nike co-founder Phil Knight in the movie set in the mid-1980s (pictured 2018)

Founder: Ben will play Nike co-founder Phil Knight in the movie set in the mid-1980s (pictured 2018)

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