Ben Affleck refuses to wear a Yankees hat during filming
Jorge Camargo
Contributing Writer
The Red Sox and the Yankees are not playing this postseason, but that doesn't make the rivarly less relevant for some fans, including Ben Affleck.
One of the most famous Red Sox fans, Ben Affleck is starring in David Fincher's new thriller, Gone Girl. According to the New York Times, Ben Affleck wasn't willing to wear a New York Yankees hat in a scene where his character has to hide from a crowd. David Fincher thought that a Yankees hat would fit in the movie.
But of course, Ben Affleck was raised in Massachusetts and would not wear Yankees gear.
“I said, ‘David, I love you, I would do anything for you,’” Mr. Affleck recalled. “‘But I will not wear a Yankees hat. I just can’t. I can’t wear it because it’s going to become a thing, David. I will never hear the end of it. I can’t do it.’ And I couldn’t put it on my head.”
Both sides agreed to use a New York Mets hat for the scene.
Here's what the Red Sox had to say about it:
Are you looking forward to this movie? What are your favorite Ben Affleck/Red Sox moments? Who is your favorite famous Red Sox fan? Leave your comments below.
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| It is common to spot Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner at Fenway Park. Photo by Jim McIsaac |
One of the most famous Red Sox fans, Ben Affleck is starring in David Fincher's new thriller, Gone Girl. According to the New York Times, Ben Affleck wasn't willing to wear a New York Yankees hat in a scene where his character has to hide from a crowd. David Fincher thought that a Yankees hat would fit in the movie.
But of course, Ben Affleck was raised in Massachusetts and would not wear Yankees gear.
“I said, ‘David, I love you, I would do anything for you,’” Mr. Affleck recalled. “‘But I will not wear a Yankees hat. I just can’t. I can’t wear it because it’s going to become a thing, David. I will never hear the end of it. I can’t do it.’ And I couldn’t put it on my head.”
Both sides agreed to use a New York Mets hat for the scene.
Here's what the Red Sox had to say about it:
@BenAffleck Thanks for not wearing a Yankees hat in #GoneGirl, Ben!
— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) October 2, 2014
Are you looking forward to this movie? What are your favorite Ben Affleck/Red Sox moments? Who is your favorite famous Red Sox fan? Leave your comments below.
