Will Ben Affleck try theater next? The “Paycheck” actor – fresh from the fallout from Bennifer and some films that were less than smashes – is considering starring in a play in the U.K., says a source.
“Ben is a dedicated actor, and that’s something that’s been lost in all the recent craziness,” says the source. “Starring in a small, serious play is a way to remind people.”
Several Hollywood actors, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Nicole Kidman, have starred in London productions which redirected careers that got off course.
Affleck’s rep confirms but downplays Affleck’s theatrical plans. “He was asked and said, sure, he might want to do something, maybe with Matt [Damon],” says the spokesman. “But it’s nothing specific.”