Ben Affleck Reveals Extensive AI Use in Netflix Thriller 'Animals' at Bloomberg Screentime

During a Wednesday appearance at Bloomberg's 2026 Screentime event, Ben Affleck disclosed his extensive use of artificial intelligence in his forthcoming Netflix thriller 'Animals.' He likened the details to a magic trick. The film, which stars Gillian Anderson, Steven Yeun, and Kerry Washington, is set to debut on Netflix on October 9 and is positioned as a benchmark for ethical AI use. Affleck expressed his positive outlook on AI, noting Netflix's acquisition of his AI company InterPositive for nearly $600 million. He also addressed a viral misquote regarding Matt Damon, clarifying that Netflix never requested plot reiterations, in response to Damon's comments on Joe Rogan's podcast. The event highlighted ongoing discussions about AI's influence in creative fields.