Matt Damon has apologised for comments regarding diversity in filmmaking that sparked widespread backlash, after a portion of a conversation from HBO's Project Greenlight circulated online.
In the segment, Damon was shown shutting down producer Effie Brown (Dear White People) who made a case that a script dealing with sensitive
subjects like prostitution should have a diverse directing team behind it.
Damon responded that diversity should be handled in "the casting of the film, not in the casting of the show".
In a statement, Damon said he believes "deeply that there need to be more diverse filmmakers making movies".
His comments, he said, were part of a broader conversation that did not make the show.
