he tried to cast the divorce as a sequel and got the same review

Jennifer Garner Turned Down Playing Ben Affleck's Love Interest in His New Film

Ben Affleck, 54, told Jimmy Kimmel that ex-wife Jennifer Garner turned down the female lead in his new film "Animals," saying she wouldn't play his wife on screen. Garner and Matt Damon, 55, were originally attached before the concept changed; Damon left for "The Odyssey," so Affleck cast himself opposite Kerry Washington. Affleck said the role was partly meant to make co-parenting their three kids easier.

Source: Jennifer Garner Turned Down Playing Ben Affleck's Love Interest in His New Film — Page Six

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