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John Leguizamo Negotiates Role Opposite Matt Damon in Daniels-directed Film

7/30/2026

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John Leguizamo is negotiating to join Matt Damon in a film directed by the Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert).
Daniels and Jonathan Wang will produce the film under Universal’s deal with Sara Scott and Jacqueline Garell overseeing development.
Sandra Oh, Sean Kaufman, Michael Gandolfini, Charles Melton are attached to the cast.
Leguizamo’s praised Odyssey performance earned the Daniels’ sign-off for the major role, with filming slated for this year.

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John Leguizamo is negotiating to join Matt Damon in a film directed by the Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert).
Daniels and Jonathan Wang will produce the film under Universal’s deal with Sara Scott and Jacqueline Garell overseeing development.
Sandra Oh, Sean Kaufman, Michael Gandolfini, Charles Melton are attached to the cast.
Leguizamo’s praised Odyssey performance earned the Daniels’ sign-off for the major role, with filming slated for this year.