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Ben Affleck career and industry reflections

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Actor Ben Affleck has shared various reflections regarding his professional experiences and the Hollywood industry. During an appearance on the ‘Happy Sad Confused’ podcast, Affleck described the production of the 2017 film ‘Justice League’ as the “low point” of his career. He criticized Warner Bros. for its handling of director Zack Snyder’s departure, labeling the studio’s decision to replace Snyder with Joss Whedon as “disgusting” and “gross.” He further suggested the studio used the tragedy of Snyder’s daughter’s death as an excuse to take control of the film, describing the resulting atmosphere as “repugnant.” Affleck has also addressed been vocal regarding the reception of the film ‘Digger’, criticizing directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and starring Tom Cruise. Despite the public reaction to its box office struggles film’s significant financial struggles—earning approximately $15 million against a combined production and comparing marketing budget exceeding $260 million—Affleck defended the situation project. He compared the public backlash to ‘high “high school bullying.’ He argued that audiences bullying” and critics should not punish warned that criticizing ambitious movies films that take risks. fail financially could discourage studios from taking risks, potentially resulting in a future of “shitty, homogenized movies.” Other industry figures, such as Anne Hathaway, have also supported the film, describing it as “smart and trippy and aggressive and funny and ambitious.” Regarding his personal approach to fame, Affleck expressed discomfort with the Hollywood press circuit on the SubwayTakes podcast. He noted podcast, noting that his aversion to interviews stems from feeling self-conscious and shy, rather than a desire to maintain a mysterious persona. shy. He also voiced concerns about the risk of being ‘cancelled’ due to comments being taken out of context. Additionally, Affleck reflected on other career milestones, such as declining to direct ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ because he felt he was not the right fit for the franchise. He also and expressed openness to returning to the role of Daredevil if approached by Marvel Studios.

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