Key Points
- Netflix released the first trailer for Animals, starring Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington, directed by Affleck himself.
- The pair play parents racing to save their kidnapped son while surrounded by enemies they can't trust.
- It marks Affleck's first time acting and directing together since 2023's Air, debuting Oct. 9.
The Latest:
Netflix unveiled the first trailer for Animals, starring Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington as parents trying to rescue their kidnapped son, with Affleck also directing and co-writing. The film opens in select theaters and on Netflix on Oct. 9.
Details:
- Supporting Cast: Gillian Anderson joins as a fixer and Steven Yeun as a campaign manager, alongside Luis Gerardo Méndez and Adriana Paz.
- Affleck’s Role: Affleck plays L.A. mayoral candidate Mark Kimball, while Washington plays his wife, Abigail.
- Career Note: It’s Affleck’s first time acting and directing together since 2023’s Air, alongside longtime collaborator Matt Damon.
What to Watch:
Audiences can catch Animals in select theaters and on Netflix starting Oct. 9, with early reaction likely to focus on Affleck’s dual role as director and star in the political thriller.
