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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. Insiders claimed Damon will remain involved as a producer.

Adding star power to the highly anticipated film, it was announced that X-Files legend Gillian Anderson has joined the cast. Per Netflix, the initial logline read: 'When the son of L.A. Mayoral Candidate Milo Bradford (Damon) is kidnapped, he and his wife have a few hours to come up with the ransom payment. The major casting switch-up was first reported on Wednesday, confirming that Affleck — who was already on-board to direct — would be taking on another part in the film; seen March 2023

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