From Variety · Isabelle Farina · · 50s
Ben Affleck Almost Cast Ex-Wife Jennifer Garner in 'Animals'
Ben Affleck nearly cast ex-wife Jennifer Garner in 'Animals' before rejecting the idea.
In brief
Ben Affleck nearly cast ex-wife Jennifer Garner in 'Animals' before rejecting the idea. Ben Affleck initially wanted to cast his ex-wife Jennifer Garner in his film 'Animals' but abandoned the idea due to scheduling conflicts. Originally reported by Variety.
Ben Affleck's initial idea
Ben Affleck originally wanted to cast his ex-wife Jennifer Garner as the leading lady in his film 'Animals'.
Scheduling conflict reason
A scheduling conflict meant he'd have to step into the role opposite her.
Affleck's quote
I thought, God, Jen Garner would be amazing for this role.
“I thought, God, Jen Garner would be amazing for this role”
Scheduling benefit
He thought both of them would see their kids more because they'd do a week and a week and back and forth.
Affleck's decision
He abandoned the idea after realizing they'd get baggage from the role.
The big picture
Ben Affleck initially wanted to cast his ex-wife Jennifer Garner in his film 'Animals' but abandoned the idea due to scheduling conflicts.
