Ben Affleck thriller ‘Animals’ to release on Netflix in October

Ben Affleck is set to direct, produce, and star in the upcoming thriller ‘Animals’, which is scheduled for a global release on Netflix on October 9. A teaser trailer has been released for the film.

The plot follows Mark Kimball, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate played by Affleck, and his wife, played by Kerry Washington. After their son is kidnapped, the couple is thrust into a web of lies, blackmail, and political intrigue as they struggle to secure ransom money. The story explores how individuals may act like ‘animals’ to survive or achieve their goals.

The ensemble cast includes Gillian Anderson, Steven Yeun, Adriana Paz, Ray Fisher, and Luis Gerardo Méndez. The screenplay was co-written by Affleck, Connor O. McIntyre, and Billy Ray.