NEW YORK — Matt Damon and Ben Affleck resurrected their “Good Will Hunting” roles, not to mention their Boston accents, in a special one night only live read from the script Friday in New York.

John Krasinski hosted and served as a guest director for the night before an audience that benefits a nonprofit arts organization called Film Independent. Tickets ranged from $65 to $150.

He began saying the “Good Will Hunting” script was special to him, not only because he’s from Boston, but because it makes him emotional.

Krasinski introduced a cast to read the different roles including his wife, Emily Blunt, in Minnie Driver’s role, and Margo Martindale, reading Robin Williams’ part of a therapist.

Keegan Michael Key and “Hamilton”‘s Daveed Diggs also had parts.

The read kicked off with Krasinski taking Damon’s lead role of Will Hunting when Damon walked on stage and surprised the audience. Krasinski then attempted to begin Affleck’s role of Hunting’s wise-cracking friend, when he appeared.

The crowd screamed and gave a standing ovation.