It was a stroke of genius hiring comedians Tom Smothers and Patton Oswalt for the The Informant!, according to its star, Matt Damon.

The actor explains that they have a built-in ability to bring out the humor – even if the scene is being played deadly serious.

Click onto media bar for Matt Damon’s insights into hiring the comic veterans for The Informant!

 The Informant! is in theatre now.