Ben Affleck replaces pal Matt Damon

Matt Damon Drops Out of Ben Affleck's Next Movie, Animals
Ben Affleck is moving forward without Matt Damon for his next project, Animals. The film, a Netflix exclusive, is a thriller hinging on a pivotal kidnapping. Who gets kidnapped and when? It won't be Matt Damon,
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 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 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 replaces Matt Damon with self in Netflix's Animals
Affleck is also set to direct the film, which Damon departed due to shooting conflicts with Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey. Oscar-nominated screenwriter Billy Ray (Captain Phillips, Richard Jewell) will co-write the screenplay with Connor McIntyre.
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 revives delayed crime thriller Animals, to star in and direct it
Ben Affleck's crime thriller Animals has been revived, with the Hollywood star now set to take on the lead role in the movie.
Ben Affleck replaces Matt Damon in Netflix thriller 'Animals': Report
Affleck maintained his directorial hot streak with 2010's The Town, which earned a Best Supporting Actor nomination for Jeremy Renner. His third film as a director, Argo, won Best Picture at the 2013 Academy Awards. His latest directorial outings include 2016's Live By Night and 2023's Air, the latter of which starred Damon.
Ben Affleck, Gillian Anderson to star in Netflix movie 'Animals'
Oscar-winner Ben Affleck is set to star in as well as direct the new Netflix movie, Animals. He will also produce the film alongside his frequent collaborator Matt Damon, the streaming service announced Thursday.
Netflix is getting 2 huge thrillers that I can’t wait for, with Robert De Niro, Gillian Anderson and Ben Affleck on board
Netflix’s Zero Day isn’t the only thriller Robert De Niro is starring in and it looks like Ben Affleck is on board for another.
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Ben Affleck, Gillian Anderson to Star in Crime Thriller ‘Animals’ for Netflix
By Borys Kit Senior Film Writer Ben Affleck’s crime thriller Animals is coming back together, this time with a new star very familiar to the filmmaker. Himself. As before, the project aims to ...
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Ben Affleck replaces longtime pal Matt Damon in upcoming Netflix thriller Animals
Ben Affleck has taken over the lead role in the upcoming Netflix film Animals after his longtime pal Matt Damon stepped down. The major casting switch-up was first reported by Deadline on ...