A closer look at “Ben Affleck Directs Nasty Kidnapping Thriller 'Animals' for Netflix — Gillian Anderson and”, exactly as the source publishes it. Ben Affleck returns to directing for the first time since 2016 with 'Animals,' a kidnapping thriller premiering directly on Netflix. The film stars Gillian Anderson as a politician whose son is abducted, with Kerry Washington as the detective on the case. Affleck, who also co-wrote the script, steps behind the camera for his sixth feature, following the Oscar-winning 'Argo.' The move to streaming reflects the changing landscape for mid-budget adult dramas, which have struggled theatrically.
'Animals' promises a nasty, compulsive ride with a star-studded cast, and its Netflix debut could reach a wide global audience. For Affleck, it's a chance to remind audiences of his directorial chops outside the blockbuster sphere. Nova Global News curates publicly available headlines and summaries with source attribution. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.