Netflix crime thriller ‘Animals’ to star Ben Affleck

Netflix is set to release the political crime thriller ‘Animals’ on October 9. Written and directed by Ben Affleck, the film stars Affleck as a Los Angeles mayoral candidate and Kerry Washington as his wife. The plot follows the couple as they navigate a web of deception and secrets after their son is kidnapped.

The production was filmed entirely in Los Angeles, utilizing locations such as the Original Farmers Market and the LA River Storm Drain System. The decision to film locally may provide a boost to the city's film industry following a recent decline in television and movie production. The cast also includes Steven Yeun, Gillian Anderson, and Adriana Paz.