Affleck & Washington Recreate Iconic Good Will Hunting Scene

Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington recently collaborated on a unique promotional video for Affleck's upcoming film, "Animals." The duo recreated a memorable scene from the 1997 classic "Good Will Hunting," where Washington humorously stepped into Matt Damon's role as Will Hunting. Affleck took on the part of Clark, the Harvard student who famously asks, "Do you like apples?" Washington's version of the scene uses a paper slip that reads "Animals October 9th Netflix" instead of Will's phone number.

Affleck, who also directed "Animals," originally envisioned the project as a reunion with his "Good Will Hunting" co-star and real-life best friend, Matt Damon. However, Damon was unavailable due to other filming commitments. Affleck playfully commented on Damon's choice to work with a "smaller director" on a "smaller film." Affleck then cast Kerry Washington to play the protagonist's wife, praising her warmth and polish.

Washington expressed her enthusiasm for the film's themes, particularly the "horrible dynamic" of the main couple's marriage and how crises can either strengthen or break a relationship. "Animals" is scheduled for release in select theaters and on Netflix on October 9th.