Ben Affleck is thrilled to be working along with his spouse Jennifer Lopez on the upcoming film Unstoppable.
Final week, it was introduced that Affleck and Matt Damon’s manufacturing firm Artists Fairness is making a film about wrestler Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg, with Lopez to star alongside lead actor Jharrel Jerome.
In a joint interview with Damon on CBS Sunday Morning, Affleck joked about casting his spouse in his subsequent film.
“We all the time rent the perfect performers. And on this case, I can say each single individual that’s been solid up to now I feel is the very absolute best option,” he shared. “Cannot make it appear like she’s doing it as a favour to me, however really, she is.”
Affleck went on to clarify that he finds such “pleasure” in working with folks he loves, comparable to Lopez and his childhood finest good friend Damon.
“What enjoyable, what a pleasure to do one thing together with her, see her be nice, go to work together with your spouse, go to work together with your finest good friend,” he acknowledged. “As a result of finally, like, your work turns into the lion’s share of what defines your life, by way of the time you spend. And for those who don’t love who you are working with, and in case you have issue or hassle at work, I feel it is one of many issues that may actually trigger melancholy, anxiousness and ache for folks. And conversely, (if) you’re keen on the folks at work, you in all probability have a reasonably good life.”
Affleck and Lopez, who married final yr, beforehand starred within the films Gigli and Jersey Lady within the early 2000s. He’ll function a producer on Unstoppable, which might be directed by William Goldenberg.
Affleck and Damon gave the interview to advertise Artists Fairness’s first launch, Air, through which they each star. Affleck additionally directed the movie.