A new Netflix film, ‘The Rip,’ starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, has sparked legal action and public debate. Two real Miami-Dade police officers have filed a lawsuit against the production company, alleging that the film falsely portrays them and their work, according to Spiegel. The officers claim the movie’s depiction of a Miami-based anti-drug unit has ‘seriously damaged their personal and professional reputation.’

Legal Dispute Over Portrayal of Real Cops

The lawsuit claims that the film implies misconduct, poor judgment, and unethical behavior by the officers, even though they are not named in the movie, though the officers argue that the film draws heavily from a real 2016 case in which they seized more than $21 million in assets. According to Spiegel, the officers feel a strong connection to the film’s characters due to the specific details and setting.

The officers are seeking a public retraction and correction, as well as damages. Representatives of Damon and Affleck have not responded to a request for comment, according to Entertainment Weekly. Prior to the film’s release in January, the production team had dismissed similar claims.

Commercial and Critical Reception

‘The Rip,’ directed by Joe Carnahan, received over 41 million views in its first three days on Netflix, making it the platform’s biggest film opening since Happy Gilmore 2, according to Deadline. The film ranked No. 1 and was available in 93 countries. However, the film has also drawn mixed reviews for its depiction of police corruption and action sequences. According to Filmstarts, the film’s dark tone and grim atmosphere provide a strong atmosphere, but the action scenes are described as ‘surprisingly unoriginal.’

Production and Future Projects

Carnahan is set to direct another action thriller for Netflix, ‘The Operator,’ starring Mark Wahlberg. The film is produced by The Picture Company, Municipal Pictures, and 12:01 Films. Carnahan’s previous work includes ‘Narc,’ ‘Smokin’ Aces,’ and ‘The Grey.’

In a related development, Sasha Calle, who appeared in ‘The Rip,’ is set to star in ‘Deadlocked’ alongside Jamie Foxx for Amazon MGM Studios. The film will be directed by Nikhil Bhat and written by Eric Scot Anderson and Matt Takejiro Bosack. The production will be handled by Fred Berger, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Dave Caplan, and Jamie Foxx through his company Foxxhole Productions.

‘The Rip’ is produced by Damon and Affleck’s Artists Equity. The duo, who have been friends since childhood, also co-wrote the Oscar-winning script for ‘Good Will Hunting.’ The film’s success is partly attributed to their popularity, as noted by 한국경제, which reports that fans often start watching the film simply because of their names, regardless of the film’s quality.