Matt Damon Says Netflix Is Rewriting Movie Structure For Distracted Viewers: Report

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Matt Damon on Thursday revealed Netflix Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:NFLX) evolving strategy for action movies. During an appearance on the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, Damon, alongside Ben Affleck, discussed ...

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He noted that this deviates from the traditional structure, where the climax and major action scenes typically happen in the third act. Damon mentioned that Netflix also suggests reiterating plot points multiple times to accommodate viewers who might be distracted by their phones.\nAffleck said that not all Netflix productions follow these guidelines, citing the crime miniseries “Adolescence,” which features episodes shot in a single take, as an exception. Damon expressed that this series demonstrates the potential to tell compelling stories without adhering to the new suggestions.\nNetflix has not commented on these claims, and Damon did not confirm if these instructions were applied to “The Rip.” Affleck emphasized the importance of creating high-quality content, regardless of changing viewer habits.\nThe streaming landscape is rapidly evolving, with platforms like Netflix Inc. at the forefront of these changes. 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