Jennifer Garner Passed on Ben Affleck’s Movie | Entertainment and Celebrity News
Podcast: Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Published On: Wed Sep 16 2026
Description: Ben Affleck opens up about his new film “Animals,” revealing Jennifer Garner was once considered for the role of his onscreen wife — a practical choice given their shared kids. But with production delays and Matt Damon’s exit, Garner ultimately passed, citing the public baggage of their past relationship as too distracting for audiences. The part went to Kerry Washington, whom Affleck praises for bringing depth to the dark, complex dynamic. He stresses no hard feelings, calling Garner a cherished friend and expressing hope for future collaborations — just ones that keep their personal history out of the narrative. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.aol.com/articles/ben-affleck-reveals-why-jennifer-111328000.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c6bc73062bddb755 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.
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