Ben Affleck Returns to Crime Thriller ‘Animals’ as Director and Star
Ben Affleck’s crime thriller ‘Animals’ is making a comeback, with a new twist this time – the filmmaker himself is set to star in the movie. Originally, Matt Damon was lined up to star in ‘Animals’ with Affleck directing, but due to script issues, the project was put on hold. However, the hurdles have been overcome, and the duo is back together for this exciting project.
Matt Damon’s Upcoming Projects
While ‘Animals’ was put on hold, Matt Damon went on to sign on to star in a small movie called ‘The Odyssey’ directed by Christopher Nolan. ‘The Odyssey’ is set to begin filming later this month at various locations worldwide.
New Additions and Production Information
Affleck is back in the director’s chair for ‘Animals’ and has also joined the cast alongside Gillian Anderson, known for her role in the ‘X-Files’ and Netflix’s ‘The Crown’. The project is aiming to start filming in Los Angeles in April.
What to Expect from ‘Animals’
Written by Connor McIntyre with revisions by Billy Ray, the crime thriller revolves around a mayoral candidate and his wife whose son is kidnapped. Surrounded by enemies, the couple must take matters into their own hands to rescue their child.
Production Team
Affleck and Damon will produce the movie through Artists Equity, with Dani Bernfeld also on board. Brad Weston and Collin Creighton from MakeReady banner, along with Fifth Season, are also producing the film.
Executive Producers
Michael Joe, Kevin Halloran, and Lucy Damon from Artists Equity alongside Fifth Season, are serving as executive producers for ‘Animals’.
Affleck’s Track Record
Affleck is known for his talent in directing and acting simultaneously, having successfully done so in movies like ‘The Town’, ‘Argo’ (which won the Oscar for Best Picture in 2013), and ‘Live by Night’. He last directed ‘Air’ in 2023, where he also acted alongside Damon.
Gillian Anderson’s Upcoming Projects
Anderson is set to appear in ‘Tron: Ares’ and is part of the cast of ‘The Abandons’, a Kurt Sutter Western series on Netflix.
Ben Affleck and Gillian Anderson are represented by WME and UTA respectively.
This revival of ‘Animals’ promises to be an exciting project with Affleck taking on dual roles as director and actor, alongside a talented cast. Stay tuned for more updates as filming begins in April.