Inside Officers' Suit Against Affleck & Damon's Production Company Over Cops' Portrayal In 'The Rip'

BusinessInside Officers' Suit Against Affleck & Damon's Production Company Over Cops' Portrayal In 'The Rip'ByForbesTV,Forbes Staff.Follow AuthorMay 15, 2026, 05:40pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Two Miami police officers are suing Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s production company, Artists Equity, over the 2026 movie ‘The Rip,’ an action thriller the actors also starred in. The lawsuit argues that the movie, which bills itself as being “inspired by true events,” uses “distinctive elements of a real law enforcement investigation” involving the two officers and ultimately portrays “those associated with that investigation as engaging in criminal misconduct.” Ryan Baker, partner at Waymaker, joined “Forbes True Crime” to discuss. Watch the full interview above. Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & Permissions