- Ben Affleck has revealed why his ex-wife Jennifer Garner stepped back from starring in his upcoming Netflix crime thriller, Animals .
- Garner was initially cast opposite Matt Damon , but after production delays led to Affleck taking on the lead role himself, the former couple decided against playing a married couple on screen.
- Affleck explained that both agreed their real-life history would create unnecessary baggage for the audience and work against the film.
- Kerry Washington has since replaced Garner in the project, which Affleck co-wrote and co-directed.
- Despite stepping down from the role, Affleck praised Garner as a fabulous friend and a great co-parent to their three children.
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