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TMZ.com<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n Ben Affleck<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s new movie production won\u2019t even get off the ground \u2014 before anyone could yell action, the coronavirus pandemic is postponing the shoot.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Here\u2019s the deal \u2026 Ben\u2019s set to star in Robert Rodriguez<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s upcoming action thriller, \u201cHypnotic,\u201d but they\u2019re already behind schedule due to the outbreak. Solstice Studios tells TMZ \u2026 Robert was scheduled to start filming in L.A. at the end of April, but they\u2019ve already decided to hit the pause button.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n A rep tells us, \u201cWe will be taking a temporary hiatus to take necessary precautions to ensure the health of our cast and crew.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/section>\n As you know, large gatherings around the country are being canceled or postponed<\/strong><\/a> to prevent the rapid spread of COVID-19, and it\u2019s affecting production<\/strong><\/a> for all kinds of entertainment \u2014 movies, television, concerts and sports.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n The movie sounds pretty interesting \u2026 Ben plays a detective investigating a string of high-end heists who gets roped into a scandal, sees his daughter go missing and uncovers a secret government program. The budget is reportedly in the neighborhood of $60 to $80 million.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n Ben\u2019s enjoying life between films though \u2026 playing the role of Instagram boyfriend<\/strong><\/a> with his \u201cDeep Water\u201d costar, Ana de Armas<\/strong>, down in Costa Rica. Hiatus only means more time with his very hot new boo \u2026 so he probably ain\u2019t complaining too much.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n