The Rip: The Jake William Casiano Tribute Explained
SlashFilm • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Matt Damon and Ben Affleck star as Miami narcotics cops in Joe Carnahan's new heist thriller "The Rip," which revolves around a drug money stash and a complex web of deceit among officers.
- The film is inspired by a real 2016 Miami drug bust but takes creative liberties, with Carnahan employing Miami police officer Chris Casiano as a technical advisor.
- The movie pays tribute to Casiano's son, Jake William Casiano, who passed away from leukemia at age 11, with a heartfelt dedication appearing before the credits and influencing the film's story.
- Carnahan crafted the character of Damon's Lieutenant Dumars, who also deals with the loss of a son to cancer, as a way to honor
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