Ben Affleck won over the Mexican public with his charm and ease in speaking Spanish during the official presentation of his latest film, "Animals". The event, held at the Mitikah shopping center south of Mexico City, drew hundreds of enthusiastic fans who applauded the Hollywood director after he expressed his affection for Mexico.
Ben Affleck expressed his gratitude to Mexico, stating that the country holds a special place in his life. The Oscar-winning director, writer, and actor revealed that his connection to Mexico began during his adolescence, when he spent a year in the country at the age of 13 to film a children's series on archaeology. This experience allowed him to learn the basics of the Spanish language.
A warm welcome was extended to the actor by the enthusiastic crowd, with fans immediately responding in unison, chanting "Well, brother, you are already Mexican!" The actor expressed gratitude for the reception, indicating a desire to return to the country frequently in the future, allowing him to pursue his interests.
A fan event was attended by a portion of the main cast of the film, featuring American actress Kerry Washington, Mexican actors Luis Gerardo Méndez and Adriana Paz, and actor Matt Damon, who was accompanied by his wife Luciana Barroso.
Actress Adriana Paz commended Ben Affleck's approach as director, citing his willingness to allow the cast to adapt the dialogue to incorporate local expressions. According to Paz, Affleck gave the cast creative freedom, saying "This script is yours, you are the Mexicans, please make the changes you need." Actor Luis Gerardo Méndez also echoed Affleck's sensitivity to Latin culture, highlighting the director's empathy in his approach.
Ben Affleck stars in the upcoming Netflix film "Animals," set to premiere on October 9. In the movie, Affleck portrays Mark Kimball, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate whose world is turned upside down after his son is kidnapped. As he and his wife, Abigail (played by Kerry Washington), frantically search for their child, they uncover disturbing family secrets that heighten the urgency of their mission to rescue him.
