In a major casting upheaval, Ben Affleck has taken up the main role in the next Netflix film Animals After Matt Damon, resigned due to schedule conflicts.
Despite the output of the main role, Damon will remain involved in the project behind the scenes.
According to DeadlineAffleck, which was already to run the film, will now play there as well. Affleck and Damon produce the project under the banner of artists’ actions alongside Dani Bernfeld.
In addition, the script was written by Connor McIntyre and the screenwriter of Captain Phillips Billy Ray.
About Daily mailThe initiates of the industry suggest that Damon’s decision to retreat from this role was due to his commitment to the coming adaptation of Christopher Nolan de Odyssey.
With production on Animals From the start in April 2025 in Los Angeles, Damon’s contradictory obligations made him difficult to continue the main role.
Despite the change of casting, anticipation remains high to Animalsespecially with X-Files Star Gillian Anderson joining the whole.
The film, describes as a thriller, revolves around an abduction, with more details on the remaining plot under the Wraps.
While the exit from Damon de Animals May disappoint fans of the Oscar -winning duo, they will not have to wait a long time to see long -standing employees on the screen together.
Both should co-star in the next criminal thriller RIPScheduled for the release on Netflix this summer.
