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AIR : Courting A Legend Premiere

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The stars were out earlier this week (March 27), as the cast of the upcoming film AIR gathered together at the World PremiereBen Affleck, Viola Davis, Matt Damon and many more celebrated the occasion at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles. Check out some photos from the event below!

From award-winning director Ben AffleckAIR reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then-rookie Michael Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand. This moving story follows the career-defining gamble of an unconventional team with everything on the line, the uncompromising vision of a mother who knows the worth of her son’s immense talent and the basketball phenom who would become the greatest of all time.

The all-star cast includes Matt Damon as maverick Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro, Ben Affleck as Nike co-founder Phil Knight, Viola Davis as Deloris Jordan, Jason Bateman as Rob Strasser, Chris Messina as David Falk, Marlon Wayans as George Raveling, Chris Tucker as Howard White, Matthew Maher as Peter Moore, Gustaf Skarsgård as Horst Dassler and Julius Tennon as James Jordan.

The Alex Convery written film will premiere in theaters globally on April 5 followed by streaming accessibility in more than 240 countries. Ben Affleck makes his return to directing for the first time since 2016’s Live by Nightand 2012’s best picture-winning Argo. It marks the first time Affleck will direct his collaborator and longtime friend Matt Damon. AIR was produced by David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, Jon Weinbach, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Madison Ainley, Jeff Robinov, Peter Guber and Jason Michael Berman.

Before checking out photos from the premiere, watch AIR‘s trailer here.

 

Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Matt Damon & More Attend The Los Angeles World Premiere For ‘AIR’ was originally published on globalgrind.com

1. Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez

Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez Source:AB Images

Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Matt Damon & More Attend The Los Angeles World Premiere For ‘AIR’ was originally published on globalgrind.com

5. Chris Tucker & Matt Damon

Chris Tucker & Matt Damon Source:AB Images

Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Matt Damon & More Attend The Los Angeles World Premiere For ‘AIR’ was originally published on globalgrind.com

6. The Director & His Lady

The Director & His Lady Source:AB Images

Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Matt Damon & More Attend The Los Angeles World Premiere For ‘AIR’ was originally published on globalgrind.com

7. Viola Davis & Julius Tennon

Viola Davis & Julius Tennon Source:AB Images

Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Matt Damon & More Attend The Los Angeles World Premiere For ‘AIR’ was originally published on globalgrind.com

8. Marlon Wayans & Ben Affleck

Marlon Wayans & Ben Affleck Source:AB Images

Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Matt Damon & More Attend The Los Angeles World Premiere For ‘AIR’ was originally published on globalgrind.com

9. Ben Affleck, Viola Davis & Matt Damon

Ben Affleck, Viola Davis & Matt Damon Source:AB Images

Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Matt Damon & More Attend The Los Angeles World Premiere For ‘AIR’ was originally published on globalgrind.com

10. The Queen Viola Davis

The Queen Viola Davis Source:AB Images

Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Matt Damon & More Attend The Los Angeles World Premiere For ‘AIR’ was originally published on globalgrind.com

13. Thuso Mbedu & Viola Davis

Thuso Mbedu & Viola Davis Source:AB Images

Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Matt Damon & More Attend The Los Angeles World Premiere For ‘AIR’ was originally published on globalgrind.com

15. Garcelle Beauvais & Viola Davis

Garcelle Beauvais & Viola Davis Source:AB Images

Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Matt Damon & More Attend The Los Angeles World Premiere For ‘AIR’ was originally published on globalgrind.com

18. Amai Zackary Wayans, Marlon Wayans & Shawn Howell Wayans

Amai Zackary Wayans, Marlon Wayans & Shawn Howell Wayans Source:AB Images

Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Matt Damon & More Attend The Los Angeles World Premiere For ‘AIR’ was originally published on globalgrind.com

19. Destin & Chris Tucker

Destin & Chris Tucker Source:AB Images

Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Matt Damon & More Attend The Los Angeles World Premiere For ‘AIR’ was originally published on globalgrind.com

22. Mariah Linney & Madison Bailey

Mariah Linney & Madison Bailey Source:AB Images

Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Matt Damon & More Attend The Los Angeles World Premiere For ‘AIR’ was originally published on globalgrind.com

23. Dannella Lane & Lil Rel Howery

Dannella Lane & Lil Rel Howery Source:AB Images

Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Matt Damon & More Attend The Los Angeles World Premiere For ‘AIR’ was originally published on globalgrind.com

25. Tanya & Dave Winfield

Tanya & Dave Winfield Source:AB Images

Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Matt Damon & More Attend The Los Angeles World Premiere For ‘AIR’ was originally published on globalgrind.com