- Ben Affleck has revealed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that his Armageddon co-star Bruce Willis advised him against starring in the 1998 romantic comedy Shakespeare in Love.
- Affleck recalled Willis giving him well-intentioned advice on set, including telling him his voice was too high and suggesting he skip the period film, though Willis had not read the script.
- Ignoring the advice proved beneficial as Shakespeare in Love went on to achieve immense critical acclaim, winning seven Academy Awards including Best Picture.
- The acclaimed historical comedy featured an ensemble cast including Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, and Dame Judi Dench, who won Best Supporting Actress for a performance lasting less than 10 minutes.
- While promoting his new Netflix film Animals, Affleck also reflected on career low points, detailing how a troubled production process on Justice League led him to swear off future superhero films.
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