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Ben Affleck’s new Netflix thriller 'Animals' centers on a botched kidnapping that exposes the hidden fractures in a high-profile marriage. While the plot involves a group of small business owners seeking revenge against the protagonist, the film prioritizes the emotional collapse of the couple over the specifics of the crime.
Ben Affleck’s new Netflix thriller 'Animals' has received overwhelmingly negative reviews, with critics calling it a suspenseless, derivative remake of Akira Kurosawa’s 'High and Low.' The film, which stars Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson, follows a mayoral candidate whose son is kidnapped, leading to a moral crisis. While Affleck defended the film’s exploration of marriage and his use of AI in post-production, critics argue the movie lacks tension and feels like a low-effort cash grab.
Ben Affleck’s sixth directorial effort, 'Animals,' premiered on Netflix on October 9, 2026. The 106-minute R-rated thriller stars Affleck as a wealthy Los Angeles mayoral candidate whose son is kidnapped on Halloween. The film features an ensemble cast including Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, and Steven Yeun. Critics offer divergent assessments: Variety calls it a 'nasty, compulsive' pulp diversion, while The Guardian finds it 'dull' and lacking in substance. Affleck has discussed the film’s exploration of marriage and personal failure in recent interviews.
Ben Affleck’s new Netflix thriller 'Animals' has received overwhelmingly negative reviews, with critics calling it a lifeless, poorly written film that fails to leverage its strong cast and political premise.
Ben Affleck’s new Netflix film, 'Animals,' premieres October 9, featuring a kidnapping plot that forces a mayoral candidate and his wife to confront their failing marriage. While Affleck describes the project as a deeply personal exploration of vulnerability and regret, critics are sharply divided, with some praising the emotional intensity and others dismissing the film as a tedious, poorly written thriller.
Apple TV+ has confirmed that the limited series Imperfect Women will return for a second season. The decision follows strong audience reception of the first eight episodes, which starred Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara. The new season will focus on the character of Eleanor, played by Washington, and is described as an original story set on Martha’s Vineyard. While no release date has been announced, the project is in early development stages.
Apple TV+ has ordered a second season of the thriller 'Imperfect Women,' shifting the narrative focus from the original ensemble to Kerry Washington’s character, Eleanor. The new season will be an original story set in Martha’s Vineyard, as there is no source material from the original novel.
Ben Affleck publicly addressed the deaths of his parents, Timothy and Chris Anne Affleck, for the first time on Kerry Washington's podcast. He shared that losing both parents in April and June prompted him to re-evaluate his childhood and appreciate his mother's sacrifices. Affleck revealed he discovered old letters written by his mother, which showed her as an ambitious young woman with a life independent of her children. The actor described his mother as 'gorgeous and smart' and admitted he had taken her efforts for granted. His brother Casey had previously confirmed their father's death at the Venice Film Festival.
Ben Affleck almost cast ex-wife Jennifer Garner as his on-screen partner in the Netflix thriller 'Animals,' but the project’s shifting timeline and concerns about audience perception led to a final swap. After Matt Damon dropped out to work with Christopher Nolan, Affleck took the lead role. Garner ultimately declined the part, citing 'baggage' from their divorce, resulting in Kerry Washington stepping in. The film premieres on October 9.
Ben Affleck initially planned to cast ex-wife Jennifer Garner in his Netflix thriller 'Animals' but dropped the idea after scheduling conflicts forced him to take the male lead. Garner declined the role to avoid audience 'baggage,' leading to Kerry Washington being cast as the female lead.
Ben Affleck revealed that ex-wife Jennifer Garner declined a role in his new film 'Animals' because she did not want to portray an on-screen couple with him. The role was subsequently given to Kerry Washington, and the film is set to premiere on Netflix on October 9, 2026.
Ben Affleck directs and co-writes Netflix’s Animals, a thriller about a Los Angeles mayoral candidate and his wife who risk everything to rescue their kidnapped son, as teased in the first trailer that also features Gillian Anderson and Steven Yeun; the film debuts in select theaters and on Netflix on Oct. 9.
Kerry Washington and director Whitney White revive Whoopi Goldberg’s humane portraits in a Lincoln Center Theater revival of The Whoopi Monologues, honoring Goldberg’s Broadway legacy and inspired by Washington’s childhood inspiration from Goldberg’s work.
Five leading women reinterpret Whoopi Goldberg’s iconic monologues at Lincoln Center’s Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, delivering a powerful, darkly humorous meditation on addiction, reproductive care, and racism as they travel from girlhood to womanhood; the material shines through the strong cast (notably Washington), though some directorial and design flourishes feel superfluous; running 1 hour 40 minutes with no intermission, through August 30, 2026.
The opening night of The Whoopi Monologues in New York on July 13 drew a star–studded crowd, including Whoopi Goldberg, Kerry Washington and Angela Bassett, with standout red-carpet looks highlighted by a wave of paparazzi-ready fashion.