Ben Affleck replaces pal Matt Damon

Ben Affleck replaces pal Matt Damon to star in crime thriller “Animals”
Ben Affleck is set to star in the next directorial project from — Ben Affleck. The Argo filmmaker-star will now play the lead role in Animals, the Netflix thriller he was already set to direct, Entertainment Weekly has learned.
Ben Affleck to star and direct in Netflix’s ‘Animals’, replacing Matt Damon in lead role
Ben Affleck will star in and direct Netflix's 'Animals,' replacing his good friend Matt Damon who was originally supposed to be the lead.
Ben Affleck to direct and star in Netflix’s kidnapping thriller ‘Animals’
The ‘Gone Girl’ actor will direct ‘Animals’, as well as replace his best friend Matt Damon to take on the lead role. The crime thriller will be the third production under Affleck and Damon’s production banner,
Ben Affleck to Replace Matt Damon in Netflix Thriller ‘Animals,' Gillian Anderson Joins Cast
Ben Affleck is set to star in his upcoming Netflix thriller “Animals,” which he’s also directing. His longtime friend Matt Damon was originally slated to lead the film but had to depart due to scheduling conflicts with Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic “The Odyssey.
Ben Affleck To Direct And Star In Kidnapping Thriller ‘Animals’ For Netflix, Artists Equity And Makeready, Gillian Anderson Also On Board
EXCLUSIVE: Ben Affleck is ramping things up on his upcoming Netflix thriller Animals as he is not only on board to direct, but sources now say he will star as well. Insiders add Gillian Anderson is also on board from a script by Connor McIntyre and Billy Ray.
Ben Affleck takes over project originally meant for Matt Damon
Ben Affleck's crime thriller, Animals, is being revived with a new star: Affleck himself. The project, which was initially set to star Matt Damon and be directed by Affleck, stalled due
Ben Affleck takes over Matt Damon’s role in Netflix thriller ‘Animals’
Ben Affleck is stepping into the spotlight in Netflix’s upcoming thriller Animals, taking over a role originally set for his longtime friend and collaborator, Matt Damon.As per Deadline, it was confirmed on Wednesday that the Gone Girl
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Ben Affleck, Gillian Anderson to Star in Crime Thriller ‘Animals' for Netflix
Ben Affleck's crime thriller Animals is coming back together, this time with a new star very familiar to the filmmaker. Himself. Matt Damon was originally on board to star in Animals, with Affleck in the director's chair,

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Nikki Glaser sits by Jennifer Lopez at Grammys 2025 — after her brutal Ben Affleck orgasm joke at Golden Globes
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Ben Affleck puffs on a cigarette as he attends school play with ex Jennifer Garner and child Seraphina
He previously supported his and Garner’s teenager by attending Seraphina’s December 2024 play alongside his estranged wife, ...
Ben Affleck brings advertising passion to Matt Damon and David Beckham's Stella spot
So this is where Matt Damon was hiding when the DunKings needed him. It turns out, his buddy Ben Affleck had other ideas in ...
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Ben Affleck buys ultra-private L.A. mansion to escape paparazzi
Jennifer Lopez, Affleck’s wife, was recently seen house hunting in Brentwood, but sources say her search is unrelated to his move. The couple’s former shared mansion, a lavish L.A. estate, remains on ...