Ben Affleck.
American film actor, director and screenwriter (born 1972)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Florence Pugh joins a major adaptation project, Ben Affleck is producing a new hostage thriller, and an Elvis Presley biopic is in development.Some support1 report
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The upcoming film 'Animals' is now available on the platform, following casting announcements involving Kerry Washington, Ben Affleck, and Netflix.Well supported14 reports1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Ben Affleck and Ridley Scott are collaborating on screenplays, while Scott directs films featuring Jodie Comer and Matt Damon.Some support1 report
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Jennifer Garner discusses financial fears on Aspire podcast regarding her company's listing on NYSE and its reach into major retailers.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Jon Bernthal stars in the Brax film, which has a 75% Rotten Tomatoes score, leading Amazon to consider a sequel featuring Ben Affleck.Some support1 report
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Ben Affleck attended industry events, including a Google-hosted AI conference and a conference with A24 executives.Some support1 report
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Ben Affleck sold his AI film company to Netflix, while Guillermo del Toro publicly opposed AI in filmmaking.Well supported3 reports
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Ben Affleck stars and directs a new Netflix movie set in Los Angeles, featuring Gillian Anderson and Kerry Washington.Some support2 reports
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Public figures Ilhan Omar and Ben Affleck discussed the concept of Islamophobia.Some support1 report
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Artists Equity, founded by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, secured a deal with Netflix.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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David Fincher directed Ben Affleck in the film Gone Girl, earning praise for his cinematic suspense.Some support2 reports
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Christopher Nolan is directing major film projects featuring Anne Hathaway and Ben Affleck.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Ben Affleck's father, a college student, advocated against mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.Some support1 report
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Ben Affleck and Spencer Pratt announced their bids for the Los Angeles mayoral race on August 3, 2026.Well supported3 reports
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A project involving Matt Damon and Ben Affleck is underway, where Damon plays a knight during the 1370s, building on a collaboration started since 1997.Some support1 report
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JD Vance and Ben Affleck appeared on Rogan's podcast in Austin, while Chelsea Handler commented on a Forbes list via Instagram.Some support1 report
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Ben Affleck's initiative, the Eastern Congo Initiative, receives funds from his winnings.Some support5 reports
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have announced their split after two years of marriage.Some support1 report
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A new production project involving Ben Affleck, Chris Cooper, and Blake Lively is underway, setting the stage for a 2010 film and its spin-off series.Some support1 report
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Greg Kwedar's film is receiving production support from Ben Affleck's production entity.Some support1 report
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Fincher directed the thriller starring Ben Affleck in the 2025 film Hamnet, with Jodie Foster also involved.Some support1 report
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Around Ben Affleck this week
News at the entities that move Ben Affleck most-
Netflix StructuralHBO and Netflix are competing in the true crime documentary market, featuring a film on civil rights violations in Alabama.Moves Ben Affleck
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Christopher Nolan OperationalVariety tracks the current Oscar chances and honorary award possibilities for major filmmakers including Christopher Nolan, Glenn Close, Denis Villeneuve, Ridley Scott, Martin McDonagh, and Jesse Eisenberg.Moves Ben Affleck
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Jennifer Lopez TransactionalFat Joe, Jadakiss, and other artists marked September 1st with various collaborations, a listening event in Manhattan, and a new podcast series.Moves Ben Affleck
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Ridley Scott TransactionalRidley Scott's company rivals the East India Company while traveling from Africa to London.Moves Ben Affleck
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Anne Hathaway OperationalChristopher Nolan approached Anne Hathaway for a role in his trilogy, tying her future work to his projects.Moves Ben Affleck
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Amazon OperationalNvidia is expanding its platform deployment across major cloud providers, including Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.Moves Ben Affleck
Connections
The 40 strongest of 51, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Artists Equity Structural
Ben Affleck founded the company and currently leads its production operations.
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Eastern Congo Initiative Structural
Ben Affleck co-founded the Eastern Congo Initiative and provides ongoing financial support to its mission.
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Netflix Structural
Affleck's company was acquired by Netflix, leading to his ongoing professional role as a director and star on the platform.
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Matt Damon Operational
The actors maintain a dynamic relationship characterized by active creative partnerships and direct professional competition for roles.
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Christopher Nolan Operational
Nolan directs projects where Affleck performs, establishing a professional working relationship.
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Jennifer Garner Operational
The relationship is defined by ongoing amicable co-parenting, potential future professional collaboration, and current professional competition stemming from their shared history.
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Kerry Washington Operational
Kerry Washington and Ben Affleck are professional co-stars who collaborated on the film 'Animals'.
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Jennifer Lopez Transactional
The two entities entered into a committed, long-term partnership culminating in marriage.
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Greg Kwedar Structural
Affleck's production entity provides the necessary structural support for Kwedar's film projects.
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Spike Lee Operational
Ben Affleck withdrew from a project due to competition from Spike Lee's similar work.
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Chris Cooper Transactional
The two entities collaborated professionally on a feature film released in 2010.
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Ridley Scott Transactional
Ben Affleck and Ridley Scott are currently collaborating on a screenplay project.
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Anderson Transactional
The two individuals collaborated professionally on a production for Netflix.
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Billy Ray Operational
The two entities collaborated by co-writing the script for a film.
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Teyana Taylor Transactional
Ben Affleck and Teyana Taylor collaborated in a 2026 film.
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Charlie Cox Operational
Both entities are actors who professionally competed by portraying the role of Daredevil.
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Anne Hathaway Operational
The two actors actively collaborate on major film projects.
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Amazon Operational
Amazon is collaborating with Ben Affleck on a new film project distributed via Netflix.
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Emanuel Shared context
Emanuel functions as a representative figure for A-list talent, including Ben Affleck.
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Christian Wolff Transactional
Ben Affleck portrays the character played by Christian Wolff in a sequel.
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A24 Mentioned together
Ben Affleck was observed co-presenting at a conference with A24 executives.
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David Fincher Transactional
David Fincher directed a thriller film starring Ben Affleck.
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Mark Kassen Operational
The two entities are professionally linked through their co-working on the project 'Animals'.
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Nicole Holofcener Operational
Nicole Holofcener and Ben Affleck collaborated on a screenplay.
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Brett Goldstein Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in articles comparing them romantically.
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Ilhan Omar Mentioned together
The two public figures are co-mentioned in articles discussing the concept of Islamophobia.
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Casey Affleck Operational
Ben Affleck provides professional support and production resources for Casey Affleck's film projects.
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Entertainment Weekly Transactional
Ben Affleck provided commentary to Entertainment Weekly regarding a role.
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JD Vance Mentioned together
The two individuals were co-mentioned as guests on Rogan's podcast.
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Gavin O'Connor Transactional
Gavin O'Connor and Ben Affleck collaborated on the film The Accountant 2, where O'Connor directed and co-starred.
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Jodie Foster Operational
Both are high-profile actors who compete within the film industry.
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Los Angeles Shared context
Ben Affleck is frequently seen and has been politically active within the geographic area of Los Angeles.
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Gillian Anderson Operational
Gillian Anderson is cast and working on a film project directed by Ben Affleck.
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Kathleen Kennedy Mentioned together
The two individuals were co-present on a professional panel discussion.
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Burger King Mentioned together
Ben Affleck is cited as a celebrity fan of Burger King.
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Google Mentioned together
Ben Affleck was observed attending a Google-hosted conference focused on AI and creative industry trends.
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Boston Shared context
The city of Boston served as the setting or backdrop for a film project involving Ben Affleck.
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Elvis Presley Transactional
Elvis Presley is the subject matter of a major biopic project involving Ben Affleck.
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Amy Operational
Amy and Ben Affleck collaborated as co-stars in the film Gone Girl.
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Karen Bass Mentioned together
Ben Affleck was mentioned in the context of running for the office of LA Mayor.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
10 events- The upcoming film 'Animals' is now available on the platform, following casting announcements involving Kerry Washington, Ben Affleck, and Netflix.
- Jennifer Garner discusses financial fears on Aspire podcast regarding her company's listing on NYSE and its reach into major retailers.
- Jon Bernthal stars in the Brax film, which has a 75% Rotten Tomatoes score, leading Amazon to consider a sequel featuring Ben Affleck.
- Ben Affleck attended industry events, including a Google-hosted AI conference and a conference with A24 executives.
- Ben Affleck stars and directs a new Netflix movie set in Los Angeles, featuring Gillian Anderson and Kerry Washington.
- Public figures Ilhan Omar and Ben Affleck discussed the concept of Islamophobia.
- David Fincher directed Ben Affleck in the film Gone Girl, earning praise for his cinematic suspense.
- Ben Affleck's father, a college student, advocated against mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Ben Affleck and Spencer Pratt announced their bids for the Los Angeles mayoral race on August 3, 2026.
- A project involving Matt Damon and Ben Affleck is underway, where Damon plays a knight during the 1370s, building on a collaboration started since 1997.
July 2026
9 events- Ben Affleck sold his AI film company to Netflix, while Guillermo del Toro publicly opposed AI in filmmaking.
- Artists Equity, founded by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, secured a deal with Netflix.
- Christopher Nolan is directing major film projects featuring Anne Hathaway and Ben Affleck.
- JD Vance and Ben Affleck appeared on Rogan's podcast in Austin, while Chelsea Handler commented on a Forbes list via Instagram.
- Ben Affleck's initiative, the Eastern Congo Initiative, receives funds from his winnings.
- Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have announced their split after two years of marriage.
- A new production project involving Ben Affleck, Chris Cooper, and Blake Lively is underway, setting the stage for a 2010 film and its spin-off series.
- Greg Kwedar's film is receiving production support from Ben Affleck's production entity.
- Fincher directed the thriller starring Ben Affleck in the 2025 film Hamnet, with Jodie Foster also involved.