Speaking directly to Linney, Lonergan admitted to feeling “stupid” for not allowing her to explore more while making the 2000 drama You Can Count On Me.
Elsewhere during the conversation, Lonergan was prodded by Linney, about the running theme of the “consequence of death” that she feels pervades each of this three features (You Can Count On Me, Margaret and Manchester By the Sea).
But as revealed during a discussion following the screening with Lonergan, hosted by his You Can Count On Me star Laura Linney, Affleck wasn’t the film-maker’s first pick for the role.
According to Lonergan, Matt Damon was initially going to play the part of Lee Chandler, a quiet janitor reeling from a family tragedy.