Méndez likens Affleck's Netflix thriller Animals to Argo
Luis Gerardo Méndez said Ben Affleck's new Netflix political thriller Animals builds tension in the vein of Affleck's 2012 film Argo.
Luis Gerardo Méndez, who appears in Ben Affleck's new Netflix film Animals, compared the movie's approach to building tension to Affleck's 2012 film Argo, according to movieweb.com.
Méndez said Affleck filmed an emotionally intense bedroom scene in a single take, telling the cast and crew that he already had the shot. The actor recounted the moment while discussing how the director handles pressure on set.
Animals is a political thriller directed by Affleck, who also stars as Los Angeles mayoral candidate Mark Kimball.
Argo comparison
Affleck directed Argo, the 2012 political espionage thriller that won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.
The film was set to be released in select theaters and on Netflix on Oct. 9, 2026, per the article's listing.
Quick answers
What is Animals about?
Animals is a political thriller directed by Ben Affleck, who stars as Los Angeles mayoral candidate Mark Kimball.
When does Animals come out?
The film was set to be released in select theaters and on Netflix on Oct. 9, 2026, per the article's listing.