Ben Affleck is set to star in the Netflix thriller “Animals”, which he will also direct. The film’s plot centers around a mayoral candidate and his wife grappling with the kidnapping of their son. Gillian Anderson joins Affleck as the female lead, following Jennifer Garner who was previously attached to the role.
Affleck’s production company, Artists Equity, is producing the movie alongside Matt Damon, who was originally set to star but had to reschedule due to commitments on Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey”. The screenplay is penned by Connor McIntyre and Billy Ray.
This project marks Affleck’s next film appearance after starring in “The Accountant 2”, but he will still reunite with his friend Matt Damon for the upcoming crime thriller “RIP” directed by Joe Carnahan.
Source: https://ew.com/ben-affleck-replaces-matt-damon-star-crime-thriller-animals-8786764