Actors Kerry Washington and Steven Yeun have joined Ben Affleck‘s directorial kidnapping thriller, Animals. Affleck not only directs but also stars in the lead role, further adding to the allure of this highly anticipated film. Alongside Affleck, the cast will feature Gillian Anderson, who plays a crucial role in the story.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the screenplay, written by Connor McIntyre and revised by Billy Ray, centers around a mayoral candidate and his wife whose son is kidnapped. In a scenario where they find themselves surrounded by numerous enemies, both political and personal, the couple is forced to take desperate measures to rescue their child. Affleck portrays the candidate, while Washington embodies his wife, navigating the harrowing circumstances they face.
Adding to the intrigue, Anderson plays a fixer, and Yeun takes on the role of the candidate’s campaign manager. The film aims to deliver a suspenseful narrative that rapidly escalates, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats as the couple’s predicament unfolds.
Filming for Animals is set to take place in Los Angeles. Affleck and his frequent collaborator, Matt Damon, will produce the film through their production company, Artists Equity, in collaboration with Dani Bernfeld. Additionally, Brad Weston and Collin Creighton will produce via their MakeReady banner, with The Fifth Season also involved in the production process. This partnership promises to bring significant resources and talent to the project.
Kerry Washington has gained recent acclaim for her role in Tyler Perry’s The Six Triple Eight, a World War II drama that achieved remarkable viewership on Netflix, garnering 52.4 million views in its first month. She will soon be seen in the upcoming third installment of Rian Johnson’s mystery franchise, entitled Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
Steven Yeun, well-known for his portrayal of Glenn Rhee in The Walking Dead, has captivated audiences with his performances in critically acclaimed works like Burning and Minari. Excitingly, he will soon star as Berto in the science fiction black comedy film Mickey 17, directed by the renowned Bong Joon-ho, based on Edward Ashton’s novel, Mickey7.
The addition of Kerry Washington and Steven Yeun to Ben Affleck’s Animals amplifies the film’s star power and generates buzz in the film industry. As the project develops, audiences eagerly anticipate how this kidnapping thriller will come together, promising an exhilarating cinematic experience.
