In an important casting shake, Ben Affleck has assumed the main role in the next Netflix movie Animals After Matt Damon resigned due to programming conflicts.
Despite leaving the main role, Damon will remain involved in the project behind the scene.
According DeadlineAffleck, who was already ready to direct the movie, will now star. Both Affleck and Damon are producing the project under their Variable Income Artists with Dani Bernfeld.
In addition, the script was written by Connor McIntyre and Captain Phillips Billy Ray’s screenwriter.
According to Daily mailIndustry experts suggest that Damon’s decision to retreat paper was due to his commitment to the next adaptation of Christopher Nolan of The Odyssey.
With production in Animals Forbidden to begin in April 2025 in Los Angeles, Damon’s contradictory obligations made it difficult for him to continue in the main role.
Despite the casting change, anticipation remains high for Animalsespecially with The X files Star Gillian Anderson joining the whole.
The film, described as a thriller, revolves around a kidnapping, with more details about the plot that is under wrapping.
While Damon’s exit from Animals It can disappoint fans of the Oscar -winning duo, they won’t have to wait long to see collaborators on the screen together.
Both are scheduled to co -star the next crime thriller RIPscheduled for its launch in Netflix this summer.
