Pakistan, Oct. 1 -- Ben Affleck has defended his decision to use artificial intelligence while making his upcoming Netflix crime thriller Animals. The actor directs and stars in the film alongside Gillian Anderson and Kerry Washington. The movie is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on October 9, 2026.

Affleck said AI played a role in "lots of things" during the production. However, he declined to reveal exactly how the technology was used. He explained that sharing too many details could spoil parts of the film for audiences.

The actor also argued that Animals presents a positive example of how filmmakers can use AI. Affleck described the project as "a very human movie" despite the technology involved in its production. His comments come...