Prepare for another spectacular collaboration between Hollywood’s golden boys, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The lifelong best friends and Oscar-winning screenwriters are collaborating once more, this time on a compelling Netflix thriller titled Animals.

On January 25th, Netflix formally unveiled the intriguing initiative, which sent fans into a frenzy. Affleck will direct, with Damon playing the lead in the kidnapping thriller.

This is their first on-screen cooperation since the 2019 sports drama Air, and their first director-actor partnership since 2012’s Argo, which earned the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Animals delves into the terrible story of a mayoral candidate (Damon), whose life is flipped upside down when his son is kidnapped.

Forced to confront his darkest fears and traverse the hazardous world of crime, the picture promises an edge-of-your-seat ride that will keep viewers guessing until the conclusion.

Connor McIntyre, who previously worked on the legal drama The Jury, wrote the script for Animals. While narrative specifics are kept under wraps, the presence of Affleck and Damon ensures a high-octane mix of suspense, action, and emotional intensity.

The announcement of their reunion has caused widespread enthusiasm among fans and industry experts. Both Affleck and Damon have established themselves as Hollywood A-listers, with careers spanning decades and an amazing body of critically acclaimed work.

The film’s production is slated to begin this year, with no release date yet set.