Ben Affleck Still Fears Rosamund Pike After Gone Girl

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• Ben Affleck has admitted that Rosamund Pike’s chilling performance in Gone Girl still leaves him feeling nervous, more than a decade after the psychological thriller hit cinemas.
• Ben Affleck recalls nervous encounters with Rosamund Pike Affleck explained that even a normal conversation with Pike can remind him of the unsettling character she played in the film.
• Although Affleck knows Pike as a fellow actor, her portrayal of Amy created such a strong impression that he still associates her with the character’s unsettling personality.

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Ben Affleck has admitted that Rosamund Pike’s chilling performance in Gone Girl still leaves him feeling nervous, more than a decade after the psychological thriller hit cinemas. The actor, who played Nick Dunne in the 2014 film, revealed that his co-star continues to unsettle him even when they meet outside the movie.

During a recent interview published on Wednesday, Affleck reflected on working with Pike and explained how convincingly she portrayed Amy Dunne, a character known for her intelligence, manipulation and unpredictable behaviour. The actor jokingly admitted that he has not completely forgotten the frightening side of her performance.

“I’m still afraid of Rosamund Pike,” Affleck said, describing how he feels when speaking to the actress. His humorous confession highlighted the lasting impression her portrayal of Amy made on him.

Ben Affleck recalls nervous encounters with Rosamund Pike

Affleck explained that even a normal conversation with Pike can remind him of the unsettling character she played in the film. While imitating how he greets his former co-star, he pretended to approach her cautiously and ask how she was doing.