Content overview: “Gillian Anderson on Unlocking Her Character in Ben Affleck's Crime Thriller 'Animals' — an”. In a revealing interview about the new crime thriller "Animals," star Gillian Anderson discusses the key that helped her unlock her character in director Ben Affleck's latest project. Anderson, known for her roles in "The X-Files" and "The Crown," explains the process of finding the emotional core of a woman caught in a high-stakes criminal world. She credits a specific moment in the script — and a conversation with Affleck — for giving her the clarity needed to portray the character's complex motivations.
The film, which has generated significant buzz for its gritty story and strong performances, could have ended very differently. Anderson reveals that an alternate draft of the script featured a conclusion that was much darker and more ambiguous than the one audiences will see. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.