What Jennifer Garner told Ben Affleck about playing his love interest in new film before recasting
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Key Points:
- Jennifer Garner declined Ben Affleck’s offer to star as his love interest in his new movie "Animals," preferring not to play his wife on screen again.
- Affleck initially wanted Garner and Matt Damon to star in the film, but plans changed after a similar movie was announced and Damon left the project.
- Affleck cast himself as the lead and Kerry Washington as his love interest, explaining that having Garner in the film could have helped coordinate their co-parenting schedules.
- Despite declining the role, Garner and Affleck remain close friends and co-parents to their three children, maintaining a strong bond since their divorce.
- Affleck expressed interest in working with Garner on a future project, praising her talent and their positive relationship.
