Animals (upcoming film)
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| name = Animals
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| director = Ben Affleck
| writer = {{Plainlist|
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| producer = {{Plainlist|
- Matt Damon
- Ben Affleck
- Brad Weston
- Dani Bernfeld
- Collin Creighton
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| starring = {{Plainlist|
- Ben Affleck
- Gillian Anderson
- Kerry Washington
- Steven Yeun
- Luis Gerardo Méndez
- Adriana Paz
- Ray Fisher
- Mark Kassen
- Christopher Woodley
}}
| music =
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| studio = {{Plainlist|
- Artists Equity
- Makeready
- Fifth Season
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| distributor = Netflix
| released =
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| country = United States
| language = English
}}
Animals is an upcoming American crime-thriller film directed by Ben Affleck and written by Connor McIntyre and Billy Ray. It stars Ben Affleck, Gillian Anderson, Kerry Washington, Steven Yeun, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Adriana Paz, Ray Fisher, Mark Kassen, and Christopher Woodley.
Plot
When the son of Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate Milo Bradford is kidnapped, he and his wife have a few hours to come up with the ransom payment. With most of their money spent on his political campaign, they have to get their hands dirty and expose a side of their lives they never intended to see the light of day.
Cast
- Ben Affleck as L.A. Mayoral Candidate Milo Bradford
- Gillian Anderson
- Kerry Washington
- Steven Yeun
- Luis Gerardo Méndez
- Adriana Paz
- Ray Fisher
- Mark Kassen
- Christopher Woodley
Production
The film was announced in January 2024, with Affleck directing and Damon starring.{{cite web|last=Kit|first=Borys|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ben-affleck-matt-damon-reteam-for-crime-thriller-animals-1235806645/|title=Ben Affleck, Matt Damon Reteam for Crime Thriller 'Animals'|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=January 25, 2024|accessdate=February 3, 2024}} In February, Jennifer Garner was in talks to join the film. Filming was scheduled to begin in March 2024 in Los Angeles.{{cite web|last=Kit|first=Borys|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jennifer-garner-ben-affleck-animals-matt-damon-1235826911/|title=Jennifer Garner in Talks to Star in Ben Affleck's Crime Thriller 'Animals'|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=February 15, 2024|accessdate=February 16, 2024}} In February 2025, Damon was no longer part of the cast, due to his commitment to The Odyssey, with Affleck himself taking on the lead role, and Gillian Anderson joining the cast.{{cite web|last=Kroll|first=Justin|url=https://deadline.com/2025/02/ben-affleck-animals-gillian-anderson-1236279135/|title=Ben Affleck To Direct & Star In Kidnapping Thriller 'Animals' For Netflix, Artists Equity, Fifth Season And Makeready; Gillian Anderson Also On Board|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=February 5, 2025|accessdate=February 5, 2025}} Kerry Washington, Steven Yeun, Luis Gerardo Méndez, and Adriana Paz also joined the cast in February.{{cite web|last=Kit|first=Borys|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kerry-washington-steven-yeun-animals-1236132292/|title=Kerry Washington, Steven Yeun Join Ben Affleck’s Kidnapping Thriller 'Animals' (Exclusive)|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=February 10, 2025|accessdate=February 10, 2025}}{{cite web|last=Kroll|first=Justin|url=https://deadline.com/2025/02/luis-geraldo-mendez-ben-affleck-animals-adriana-paz-1236288135/|title=Luis Geraldo Méndez Lands Key Role Opposite Ben Affleck In Kidnapping Thriller 'Animals'; Adriana Paz Also Joins Pic|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=February 13, 2025|accessdate=February 13, 2025}} In March, Ray Fisher, Mark Kassen, and Christopher Woodley joined the cast.{{cite web|last=Stephan|first=Katcy|url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/ben-affleck-animals-ray-fisher-mark-kassen-christopher-woodley-1236331291/|title=Ray Fisher, Mark Kassen and Christopher Woodley Join Ben Affleck's 'Animals'|website=Variety|date=March 7, 2025|accessdate=March 7, 2025}}
=Filming=
Principal photography began on March 7, 2025, in Los Angeles.
References
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External links
- {{IMDB title|tt31049299}}
{{Ben Affleck}}
{{Matt Damon}}
{{Billy Ray}}
Category:2020s English-language films
Category:2020s crime thriller films
Category:American crime thriller films
Category:Films directed by Ben Affleck
Category:Films produced by Ben Affleck
Category:Films produced by Matt Damon
Category:Films with screenplays by Billy Ray
Category:Films shot in Los Angeles