Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington star as parents whose son is kidnapped, triggering a high-stakes rescue mission.
Ben Affleck is returning to the screen with a new crime thriller, Animals, which he directs and stars in alongside Kerry Washington.
Netflix has released the first trailer for the upcoming film, offering a glimpse at Affleck in the role of a Los Angeles mayor whose family is thrown into crisis after his son is kidnapped.
The 1-minute, 22-second trailer opens with Affleck’s character celebrating his election victory alongside his wife, played by Washington, and their son. The family’s celebrations, however, quickly turn into a nightmare when their only child is abducted.
The incident sets the parents on a dangerous mission as they attempt to devise a plan to rescue their son.
The film marks another collaboration for Affleck, who has established himself both in front of and behind the camera. Animals is directed by Affleck and written by him alongside Connor O. McIntyre and Billy Ray.
Fans react to ‘Animals’ trailer
The trailer has already generated excitement among fans on social media, with viewers comparing the premise to other high-stakes kidnapping thrillers.
One fan described the film as resembling a modern-day version of Ron Howard’s Ransom, while another praised the project’s cast.
Others expressed enthusiasm for Affleck’s involvement as director, with one viewer describing him as an accomplished filmmaker and saying they were looking forward to the release.
The early reactions suggest that Animals has attracted attention for its combination of a prominent cast, a family-centred thriller plot and Affleck’s role behind the camera.
‘Animals’ cast and release date
Alongside Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington, Animals features Gillian Anderson, Adriana Paz, Ray Fisher, Matt Gerald, Luis Gerardo Méndez and Steven Yeun in key roles.
The crime thriller is scheduled to be released on October 9.
The film’s release will come shortly after Verity, the upcoming thriller starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson.
With Affleck directing and leading the cast alongside Washington, Animals is shaping up as a suspense-driven addition to Netflix’s upcoming film slate.