The first trailer for Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's new movie Air has been released.
The anticipated film documents how Nike revolutionised trainers in the 1980s with Michael Jordan's endorsement and the creation of the Air Jordans.
The trailer focuses on Damon's Sonny Vaccaro as he desperately tries to turn Nike's fortunes around with "a brilliant idea that no-one else can see". He then discovers Jordan, and is "willing to bet" his career on the then-promising upstart.
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The clip also showcases Affleck (who also directs the movie) as Nike co-founder Phil Knight, complete with wig and very-'80s sunglasses, as well as Viola Davis and Julius Tennon as Jordan's parents, Ozark's Jason Bateman as Rob Strasser and Chris Tucker as Howard White.
The trailer comes ahead of the movie's release in cinemas on April 5, before hitting streaming on Prime Video.
Speaking previously about the project, Affleck said: "Matt and I are very excited for audiences to see AIR and proud that it’s the first release from Artists Equity.
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"The movie was an extraordinary experience where we had the honor of working with some of the best cast and crew in the business, all of whom brought passion, persistence, and creativity to a collective effort at recreating a remarkable and aspirational story.
"I appreciate and value [Prime executive] Jen Salke’s faith in our ability to execute on and deliver a movie we are proud of, as well as her and Sue Kroll’s incredible ongoing support of the film. Amazon Studios, Skydance, and Mandalay were all critical to getting this done, and the film couldn’t have been made without them.
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"We value the steps it took on each of their parts to make it happen and want to thank them. This was the best creative and personal experience of our lives and we look forward to many more like it.”
Affleck and Damon are known for their collaborations, winning an Oscar for their screenplay to 1997's Good Will Hunting, and recently working together again on The Last Duel.
Air premieres in cinemas on April 5, 2023. A streaming date will be announced in due course.
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