Part 6/10:
Past Collaborations and the Broader Military-Entertainment Nexus
Affleck’s history with the CIA extends beyond Argo. His previous collaborations include working on The Sum of All Fears, a Jack Ryan film co-produced with the agency. His ex-wife Jennifer Garner starred in Alias, a television series supported and partly funded by the CIA, which aimed at recruiting potential spies. Garner's involvement in promotional recruitment videos further underscores the close ties between Hollywood and intelligence.