Ben Affleck’s role of Batman in the 2017 film “Justice League” was a low point for the star. “It was really ‘Justice League’ that was the nadir for me,” he recalled to Los Angeles Times. “That was a bad experience because of a confluence of things,” he continued. Not only was his breakup from wife Jennifer Garner memorably bad for the star around this time, but director Zack Snyder stepping away from the project in the wake of his daughter’s death put stress on the project’s completion. “That became the moment where I said, ‘I’m not doing this anymore,'” Affleck said of his experience with “Justice League.”
Following “Justice League,” Affleck completed his third rehab stint in 2018. “As I’ve had to remind myself, if you have a problem, getting help is a sign of courage, not weakness or failure,” Affleck announced in a statement after completing treatment, per Us Weekly. He added, “I hope down the road I can offer an example to others who are struggling.”
Affleck is now focusing on more character-driven film projects. Interestingly, the star portrays a bartender in his latest movie, “The Tender Bar.” When asked if this was a difficult role given his past issues, Affleck told The Boston Globe that he “lost the obsession” to drink. “The cure for alcoholism is suffering,” he shared. “And you suffer until your brain sort of says ‘no mas.'”
If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction issues, help is available. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
