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Spielberg's Grudge Against Affleck Cancels DreamWorks Project

12/22/2025

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Steven Spielberg reportedly refused to work with Ben Affleck due to a personal grudge, per screenwriter Mike Binder.
Binder recounted that Spielberg's son pushed Affleck into a pool, prompting Affleck to retaliate.
Spielberg reportedly disliked Affleck for box-office setbacks and his relationship with Jennifer Lopez.
Because of Spielberg's objections, Binder's plan for Man About Town was canceled at DreamWorks.
Affleck later won the 2013 Oscar for Argo, beating Spielberg's Lincoln.

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Steven Spielberg reportedly refused to work with Ben Affleck due to a personal grudge, per screenwriter Mike Binder.
Binder recounted that Spielberg's son pushed Affleck into a pool, prompting Affleck to retaliate.
Spielberg reportedly disliked Affleck for box-office setbacks and his relationship with Jennifer Lopez.
Because of Spielberg's objections, Binder's plan for Man About Town was canceled at DreamWorks.
Affleck later won the 2013 Oscar for Argo, beating Spielberg's Lincoln.