Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's 'Project Greenlight' revived by HBO

Project Greenlight originally aired from 2001 - 2003, documenting the search for a first-time director. Created by Hollywood superstars Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, this documentary series predated reality TV and offered a unique look into the complex and intriguing world of filmmaking. After over a decade off the air, HBO has decided to revive the show!

"Project Greenlight was ahead of its time," Affleck said. "Now that technology has caught up to the concept, we thought it was a perfect time to bring it back. A whole new generation of filmmakers has grown up sharing everything, and the next big director could be just an upload away. It is really great having Project Greenlight back at HBO."

Damon added: "Project Greenlight works - careers have been launched and sustained as a direct result of this contest. Pete Jones, John Gulager, Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan are just a few of the PGL alums who've gone on to do great things in Hollywood, and Ben and I are really proud of that."

The Hollywood Reporter has more details:

Affleck and Damon will return as executive producers on the new season, as well as Adaptive Studios' Marc Joubert, T.J. Barrack, Perrin Chiles and Marshall Lewy and Miramax's Zanne Devine. Adaptive Studios, Affleck and Damon's Pearl Street Films and Miramax will produce.

How do you think this revived series will fare in today's world of reality television that focuses on bizarre and unique individuals? Are we ready to bring back this filmmaking docu-series? Share your opinion in the comments section below!