Friends With "Ben-efits"

Now that he's all but done directing the film version of the book Gone Baby Gone, Ben is ready to get back in front of the camera...


Dave McNary of Variety:

New Line is in negotiations with Ben Affleck (pictured) to round out the cast of ensemble comedy "He's Just Not That Into You with Drew Barrymore and Nancy Juvonen producing through their Flower Films banner.

Shooting starts Sept. 10 in Los Angeles, with Ken Kwapis ("License To Wed") directing.

Along with Affleck and Barrymore, "You" will star Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Kevin Connolly, Bradley Cooper, Ginnifer Goodwin, Scarlett Johansson and Justin Long.

Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein ("Never Been Kissed") adapted the bestseller about modern-day relationships Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo, who worked together on "Sex and the City" The book focuses on how men and women often misconstrue the intentions of the opposite sex

Just as Affleck's last on screen role in Smokin' Aces, was part of a larger ensemble, so is his part in "He's Not". He really has taken his career back to basics--Avoiding the easy blockbuster...