Ben Affleck ignites frenzy by wearing wedding ring after Jennifer Lopez divorce
Ben Affleck is again within the director’s chair—and this time, he is rocking a marriage ring, however don’t let that spark any real-life hypothesis.
The ring’s simply a part of the costume as he steps into the position of a married mayoral candidate in his newest Netflix venture, Animals.
Affleck, 52, was lately noticed taking a smoke break on set, casually flaunting the ring whereas deep in character.
It’s his first time juggling triple obligation—writing, directing, and appearing—since 2023’s Air.
And sure, he’s additionally producing the movie via Artists Fairness, the manufacturing firm he co-founded with longtime pal Matt Damon.
“One other certainly one of Ben’s ardour initiatives,” an trade supply instructed PEOPLE.
“He’s each appearing and producing. He’s at all times nice to work with.” The insider additionally famous that “filming simply kicked off, however it’s been nice up to now. Ben’s been in an awesome temper and tremendous enjoyable to work with.”
Whereas Damon was initially set to star alongside Affleck, his busy schedule filming Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey meant he needed to bow out.
Getting into the on-screen spouse position is Kerry Washington, with the remainder of the forged boasting names like Gillian Anderson, Steven Yeun, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Adriana Paz, Ray Fisher, Mark Kassen, and Christopher Woodley.
Netflix hasn’t revealed the official plot or a launch date but, however with Affleck’s wedding ceremony ring already making headlines, it is secure to say Animals is off to a stable—and barely smokey—begin.
