Excellent! Ben Affleck and Matt Damon reunite for live read of Good Will Hunting in NYC with Emily Blunt and John Krasinski

They won the best screenplay Oscar for Good Will Hunting.

So it's no surprise that writers Ben Affleck and Matt Damon were on hand to play their original characters in a Film Independent reading of the script on Friday evening in New York.

Ben, 44, and Matt, 45, kept things casual as they arrived to take part in the star studded event.

Back together again: Writers Ben Affleck and Matt Damon were on hand to play their original characters in a Film Independent reading of their script Good Will Hunting on Friday evening in New York

Back together again: Writers Ben Affleck and Matt Damon were on hand to play their original characters in a Film Independent reading of their script Good Will Hunting on Friday evening in New York

Ben sported a burgundy sweater, slate grey trousers and some heather grey sneakers for the reading, although he arrived bundled up in a black leather bomber jacket with white fleece collar.

Matt also kept things simple, opting for a blue oxford shirt with the sleeves rolled up, jeans and some chunky boots.

Though initially looking quite serious, both men looked youthful and seemed to lighten up as the night went on.

Keeping it casual: Both Ben and Matt stuck with low-key outfits for the evening
Keeping it casual: Both Ben and Matt stuck with low-key outfits for the evening

Keeping it casual: Both Ben and Matt stuck with low-key outfits for the evening

Chilly? Ben arrived bundled up in a black leather bomber jacket with white fleece collar

Chilly? Ben arrived bundled up in a black leather bomber jacket with white fleece collar

All smiles: Though initially looking quite serious, both men looked youthful and seemed to lighten up as the night went on

All smiles: Though initially looking quite serious, both men looked youthful and seemed to lighten up as the night went on

Emily Blunt was recruited to play Skylar, a role originally played by Minnie Driver in the film.

The 33-year-old U.K. actress looked splendid in a black and white striped top, tight black pants that showed off her fit limbs, and some black peep-toe flats. 

Natural-looking make-up and a dash of peach lipstick ensured the Sicario star looked radiant for the cameras. 

Her husband, Office alum John Krasinski, 36, was also on hand. 

New face: Emily Blunt was recruited to play Skylar, a role originally played by Minnie Driver in the film

New face: Emily Blunt was recruited to play Skylar, a role originally played by Minnie Driver in the film

Stripey: The 33-year-old U.K. actress looked splendid in a black and white striped top, tight black pants that showed off her fit limbs, and some black peep-toe flats

Stripey: The 33-year-old U.K. actress looked splendid in a black and white striped top, tight black pants that showed off her fit limbs, and some black peep-toe flats

New role: Office alum John Krasinski, 36, was also on hand and served as the director of the peice

New role: Office alum John Krasinski, 36, was also on hand and served as the director of the peice

He sported a black shirt and jeans combination, and instead of simply acting, he actually took the reigns as the director for the evening.

Funnyman Keegan Michael-Key, 45, attended as well in a laid-back ensemble consisting of a navy long-sleeve shirt, jeans and blue sneakers.

Actress Margo Martindale, 65, also participated in the fun read. 

The blues: Funnyman Keegan Michael-Key, 45, attended as well in a laid-back ensemble consisting of a navy long-sleeve shirt, jeans and blue sneakers.

The blues: Funnyman Keegan Michael-Key, 45, attended as well in a laid-back ensemble consisting of a navy long-sleeve shirt, jeans and blue sneakers.

Enthusiastic: Actress Margo Martindale, 65, also participated in the fun read

Enthusiastic: Actress Margo Martindale, 65, also participated in the fun read

 

 

 

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