Ben Affleck was seen taking a smoke break during a solo outing in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon.
The 48-year-old actor-director pulled his face mask underneath his chin before lighting up a cigarette and checking his phone while standing underneath his car’s deck lid.
The Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice star was later seen taking a solo stroll and taking in the fresh springtime air after finishing his smoke break.
Doing his thing: Ben Affleck was seen taking a quick smoke break during a solo outing in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon
Affleck kept it very casual during his solo outing, as he wore a black hoodie on top of a graphic-printed t-shirt.
The performer was also dressed in a slim-fit pair of dark jeans and a set of green-and-white sneakers.
The Argo director wore a blue face mask to keep himself safe as he strolled around the city’s streets, although he dropped the covering in order to enjoy his cigarette.
Although the actor appeared to be taking it easy while enjoying the springtime weather, he currently has several film projects in the pipeline.
Keeping it casual: The actor-director wore a zip-up hoodie on top of a graphic-printed t-shirt and dark jeans that were contrasted with a pair of green-and-white sneakers
Staying busy: Although the performer appeared to be making the most of the sunny springtime weather, he currently has several projects in the pipeline
Affleck is set to appear in the upcoming historical drama film The Last Duel, which is set to be released in October.
The Ridley Scott-directed feature is based on the 2004 book The Last Duel: A True Story Of Trial By Combat In Medieval France, which was written by author and professor Eric Jager.
The screenplay, which the actor co-wrote with Matt Damon and Nicole Holofcener, is centered around a trial by combat between a knight and his past friend that was spurred by an accusation of rape from the former’s wife.
In addition to the Good Will Hunting stars, the cast of The Last Duel includes Jodie Comer, Adam Driver and Harriet Walker, among several others.
Principal photography began in February of last year but was quickly put on hold due to the onset of the global pandemic, with shooting eventually resuming in September and wrapping the following month.
Back at it: Affleck is set to reunite with his frequent collaborator, Matt Damon, for the upcoming historical thriller film The Last Duel
Stacked cast: In addition to the Good Will Hunting co-stars, the forthcoming movie will feature the talents of Jodie Comer, Harriet Walker and Adam Driver, among others; the actor is seen at the 26th Annual SAG Awards in 2020
Affleck is also set to star in the upcoming erotic thriller film Deep Water, which is based on the 1957 Patricia Highsmith novel of the same name.
The story follows an estranged couple who begin playing games with each other that quickly become dangerous for those around them.
The project entered the development stage in 2013, although a formal cast and crew was not brought together until six years later.
Flashdance director Adrian Lyne was brought out of retirement to helm the upcoming feature, which was originally supposed to be relased last year before it was pushed back to its current debut date of January 14, 2022.
Deep Water will feature the talents of performers such as Rachel Blanchard, Jacob Elordi and Ana de Armas, with whom Affleck was previously romantically connected.
Past flame: Affleck will also appear his former girlfriend Ana de Armas in the upcoming erotic thriller film Deep Water; they are pictured together in July of last year
The two began a relationship during the production of the upcoming film, and they took a trip to the 32-year-old’s native country of Cuba in March of last year.
The former couple were then regularly spotted spending time together in Los Angeles over the next few months, with Affleck’s former wife, Jennifer Garner, approving of her ex-husband’s new partner.
However, the pair surprised many when they unexpectedly split up in January, shortly after the actress moved into the Argo director’s home.
Shortly after the two separated, a source spoke to People and expressed that the former couple’s decision to break up was ‘something that was mutual and something that is completely amicable.’
The insider added that Affleck and de Armas ‘are in different points in their lives; there is deep love and respect there. Ben continues to want to work on himself…They are both happy with where they are in their lives.’
All things must end: Although the couple appeared to be going steady throughout last year, the unexpectedly separated this past January; they are seen walking their dogs in 2020