How Ben Affleck’s Performance On The Way Back Was Influenced By His Divorce And Struggles With Alcoholism

Before The way back was released, Ben Affleck had spent the last decade producing, writing, directing and acting on his projects. Upon its release, the two-time Oscar winner received praise for his role as recovering alcoholic Jack Cunningham. The character seemed to be informed by the actor’s personal life. In fact, Affleck recently spoke about how his divorce and his battle with alcoholism influenced his performance in the film.