Ben Affleck dons a plaid shirt for an LA outing… as the Oscar winner focuses on work behind the camera
It looks like Ben Affleck is focusing on his work behind the camera in 2023
The actor and director currently has three films in production to which his name is attached; two of which are as a producer and a third where he has executive producer credits.
On Wednesday, Affleck on his way to a meeting in Los Angeles, which could very well be related to his next film.
The Argo filmmaker opted for a casual-cool look in a gray and maroon checked shirt paired with light brown fitted trousers.
In keeping with his laid-back style, the Berkley, California, native who grew up in Massachusetts also wore a pair of white Nike sneakers.
Casual-cool: Ben Affleck, 52, opted for one of his favorite looks in a plaid shirt with tan fitted pants as he headed to a meeting in Lod Angeles, which could be related to his next film job
The plaid shirt has been a staple in Affleck’s wardrobe for a while now.
Over the past year, he has been spotted wearing the shirt, or several similar ones, a number of times while stepping out with his wife Jennifer Lopez.
After Wednesday’s meeting, the Hollywood leading man looked like he was engaged in a deep conversation on his phone as he returned to his park vehicle.
Currently, Affleck is starring as a producer on the heist thriller film The Instigators alongside his brother Casey Affleck and his best friend Matt Damon, both of whom also star in the film.
“Follows two robbers who, with the help of one of their therapists, have to flee after a theft doesn’t go according to plan,” is how the film’s premise is described. IMDb.
The Apple TV+ production also stars Hong Chau, Paul Walter Hauser, Michael Stuhlbarg, Ving Rhames, Alfred Molina, Ron Perlman and Jack Harlow.
Affleck is also producing the sports drama Unstoppable, which will star his wife Jennifer Lopez. The Hindu.
The story is based on Anthony Robles, a wrestler born with one leg who won a national championship in the state of Arizona, played by Jharrel Jerome.
Go Wear: The Oscar winner has broken out the plaid shirt look many times over the past year while out with wife Jennifer Lopez
Behind the camera: Affleck is currently focusing on producing three films now in production after directing and starring in the sports drama Air with Matt Damon
The film marks the directorial debut of Oscar-winning editor William Goldenberg.
Affleck works behind the camera and is also executive producer of Small Things Like These, a historical drama starring Cillian Murphy, Ciaran Hinds and Emily Watson.
The Good Will Hunting writer and star recently showed off his directing skills in the biographical sports drama film Air.
He would have a dual role in the production, starring alongside Damon, who in addition to being friends for life, is also a partner in the production company Artists Equity.
The story “follows the history of sports marketing director Sonny Vaccaro, and how he led Nike in its pursuit of the greatest athlete in basketball history, Michael Jordan.” IMDb reports.
Air was originally planned for a streaming-only release on Amazon Prime Video, but Amazon Studios ultimately decided to release the film theatrically after strong results from test screenings.
It went on to gross over $90 million, against a budget expected to be between $70 and 90 million.