Jennifer Garner is currently in negotiations to appear in a forthcoming Netflix crime thriller, intertwining her personal and professional life.

The anticipated film is titled “Animals,” and it could herald a significant reunion in Hollywood. Garner may be directed by her former husband, Ben Affleck.

Screenwriters Connor McIntyre and Billy Ray have written the project, exploring the high-risk world of a politician and spouse who dive into crime to rescue their abducted son.

Matt Damon, Affleck’s long-time collaborator, is expected to portray the lead role of the politician in distress. Garner is under consideration to play his wife, an interesting twist considering the actors’ past relationship.

The personal history of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner is well publicized. They were together for 13 years, from 2005 to 2018, and have three children: Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 11.

Although they have previously shared the screen, in “Pearl Harbor” and “Daredevil,” this would be Affleck’s first time as Garner’s director, reflecting their professional admiration and amicable post-divorce relationship.

Jennifer Lopez, Affleck’s current spouse, has recently drawn the line regarding her husband. She stated emphatically on a talk show that anyone contemplating flirting with Affleck should “step all the way off.”

The professional and romantic bond between Affleck and Lopez has also attracted considerable attention. Affleck and Lopez, often referred to as “Bennifer,” reignited their love in 2021, twenty years after their initial engagement in 2002. They surprised many by remarrying in July 2022, a swift romance that has piqued public curiosity.

In response to the positive reception of the “Animals” trailer, Lopez stated, “I know everything he does turns out great because he is a brilliant writer and director,” referencing her husband, Affleck.

The film is projected to start production in March, with Affleck and Damon producing via their company, Artists Equity. Garner’s potential involvement could add an extra layer of interest to the project.