After starring in smaller, more intimate films like Good Will Hunting and Chasing Amy, actor Ben Affleck was only too ready to get into some action and tackle a Bruckheimer-Bay styled extravaganza. I was really excited by the script, says Affleck. It’s a cool story. I was excited by the concept, I was excited by the human element and I was excited by the space age, master-blaster, every kid’s fantasy element to it. Who wouldn’t be excited?
A.J. is very much the cocky young guy, describes director Michael Bay. He’s like Harry was as a young oil driller he takes chances and risks most people wouldn’t. And a lot of times those chances and those instincts pay off. I think that’s why Harry has so much trouble with A.J., he sees himself in A.J. and it scares him, especially where his daughter’s concerned.
