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Ben Affleck reveals why he cast ex-wife Jennifer Garner as his love interest in new film only to recast her

Affleck shares kids Violet, 20, Fin, 17, and Samuel, 14, and originally thought Garner would be a great pick to portray his character's wife for practical reasons.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: Daily Mail ·
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated entertainment & hollywood brief. The source report from Daily Mail says: Affleck shares kids Violet, 20, Fin, 17, and Samuel, 14, and originally thought Garner would be a great pick to portray his character's wife for practical reasons.

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  • Primary source: Daily Mail
  • Published: Sep 16, 2026, 5:59 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Entertainment & Hollywood
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