Age: 53
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Benjamin Géza Affleck (born August 15, 1972) is an American actor and filmmaker. His accolades include two Academy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. He began his career as a child when he starred in the PBS educational series The Voyage of the Mimi (1984, 1988). He later appeared in the independent coming-of-age comedy Dazed and Confused (1993) and various Kevin Smith films, including Mallrats (1995), Chasing Amy (1997) and Dogma (1999). Affleck gained wider recognition when he and childhood friend Matt Damon won the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for writing Good Will Hunting (1997), which they also starred in. He then established himself as a leading man in studio films, including the disaster film Armageddon (1998), the war drama Pearl Harbor (2001), and the thrillers The Sum of All Fears and Changing Lanes (both 2002). After a career downturn, during which he appeared in Daredevil (2003) and Gigli (2003), Affleck received a Golden Globe nomination for portraying George Reeves in the noir biopic Hollywoodland (2006). His directorial debut, Gone Baby Gone (2007), which he also co-wrote, was well received. He then directed, co-wrote and starred in the crime drama The Town (2010) and directed and starred in the political thriller Argo (2012); both were critical and commercial successes. For the latter, Affleck won the Golden Globe and BAFTA Award for Best Director, and the Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Academy Award for Best Picture. He has since starred in the psychological thriller Gone Girl (2014), the thriller The Accountant (2016), the action-adventure Triple Frontier (2019), and the sports drama The Way Back (2020). In 2016, he began portraying Batman in superhero films set in the DC Extended Universe. Affleck is the co-founder of the Eastern Congo Initiative, a grantmaking and advocacy-based nonprofit organization. He is also a stalwart supporter of the Democratic Party. Affleck and Damon are co-owners of the production company Pearl Street Films.
In this contemporary setting, Ithaca represents a bustling metropolis, a symbol of technological advancement and societal progress. However, beneath its glossy facade lies corruption, greed, and a loss of moral compass. Odysseus becomes entangled in a web of political intrigue, encountering formidable adversaries who seek to exploit Ithaca's vulnerabilities for their personal gain. Guided by Athena, the embodiment of wisdom and strategy, Odysseus must navigate treacherous waters, both literal and metaphorical. Along the way, he encounters a myriad of characters who represent modern-day manifestations of the classical figures from "The Odyssey." From the seductive and enigmatic Circe, who holds the power to enchant and deceive, to the monstrous Cyclops, now a ruthless corporate titan with a single-minded pursuit of profit, each encounter tests Odysseus' resilience, wit, and determination. As the journey unfolds, Odysseus's unwavering love for his wife Penelope and his yearning to reunite with his son Telemachus become the driving forces that propel him forward. Alongside his loyal companions, including the steadfast and courageous Eurylochus, he faces trials and tribulations that test the limits of his endurance and challenge his moral compass.
