Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas, who portray husband and wife in “Deep Water,” are seen in a rather compromising intimate position in the minute-long teaser for the film. As de Armas and Affleck get breathlessly close to one another in the clip, fans gave a big reaction to the first look on social media.
As one Twitter user described the teaser, “… the word I’m searching for is ‘cringe.'” Another viewer on Twitter wrote in reaction, “This made me so uncomfortable ???” While the hype for the upcoming film is underscored by Affleck and de Armas’ short-lived romance, many viewers weren’t sold on their chemistry in the short trailer. “That whack ass PR stunt was for this,” an unsatisfied fan wrote on Twitter.
One person who was over the moon about the performances in “Deep Water” was Affleck, who extensively praised his girlfriend-at-the-time’s work. “The first time we read the scenes together, it became pretty clear she was going to do something exceptional with a very complex role,” he gushed to Vogue Spain in April 2020 (via People). On de Armas’ talent, Affleck continued, “Not only does she know how to do it with ease, she also manages to surprise you in every shot. Her talent is infinite.” Well, we’ll see whether the real-life exes surprise audiences when “Deep Water” is available for streaming in March.
