Ben Affleck Explains AI Use in Animals
Affleck addressed the use of AI while discussing his new crime thriller.
The actor said the production did use AI, but he believes its use fits the film and its human-focused story.
“But yes, we did use it,” Affleck explained. He described the movie as a good example of how filmmakers can use AI ethically.
The actor also compared AI to other technological changes that have shaped the film and television industry.
Ben Affleck Calls Animals a Very Human Movie
Affleck stressed that Animals remains a human story despite the technology used during production.
He said the use of AI represents another form of computing and a technological advancement.
According to Affleck, the technology is part of the long history of improvements that have changed how movies and television shows are made.
His comments come as Hollywood continues to debate how AI should be used in creative projects.
What Is Netflix’s Animals About?
Animals follows an L.A. mayoral candidate and his wife after their son is kidnapped.
The couple must find a ransom within hours as they race against time to save their child.
The high-stakes story puts the family at the center of a tense crime thriller.
Who Stars in Animals?
Affleck leads the cast of Animals, which also includes Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson and Steven Yeun.
The film is expected to combine crime, family drama and suspense as the couple searches for a way to rescue their son.
Affleck’s comments about AI have also added another point of interest ahead of the movie’s release.
When Does Animals Release on Netflix?
Animals is scheduled to release on Netflix on October 9, 2026.
The film will give viewers a new crime thriller from Affleck while also raising questions about the growing role of AI in filmmaking.