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**Ben Affleck Refused to Wear Yankees Hat, Halted ‘Gone Girl’ Filming for Days**
In the world of sports, loyalty to one’s team is paramount. For Boston Red Sox super fan Ben Affleck, that loyalty knows no bounds – not even when it comes to his acting career. According to reports, Affleck halted filming of the thriller ‘Gone Girl’ for days after refusing to wear a New York Yankees hat, the rival team of his beloved Red Sox.
Affleck, who played the lead role of Nicholas Dunne in the movie, alongside co-star Rosamund Pike, was asked by Director David Fincher to wear the Yankees hat for a scene set in New York airport. However, the actor was adamant that he wouldn’t wear the hat, citing his loyalty to the Red Sox.
The hat itself was an important plot point, as Affleck’s character was trying to avoid being recognized, and the hat served as a disguise. According to the New York Times, Affleck told Fincher, “David, I love you, I would do anything for you, 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.”
The dispute allegedly shut down production of the movie for four whole days before a compromise was reached. After what Affleck described as “a lot of shuttle diplomacy, so much back-and-forth,” it was decided that Affleck would wear a New York Mets hat instead, which is the one seen in the movie.
Boston Red Sox super fan Ben Affleck , reportedly stopped filming for ‘Gone Girl’ for days after being asked to wear a cap from his rival team, the New York Yankees
Baseball fans praised Affleck for his decision, with many taking to social media to express their admiration. “A true fan,” “legend,” and “good for him” were just a few of the comments flooding the internet.
One fan even said, “God bless him. If my grandson was drafted by the Yankees, I would still not wear that hat.” Another added, “My man standing strong. I would never wear one either.”
While some fans joked about the incident, others commended Affleck for standing by his team. As one fan put it, “I like him more now. A guy in lids handed me a Raiders hat to just see what my size was, and I refused. Any other team. I’m never putting that team on me.”
Despite the brief delay in filming, ‘Gone Girl’ went on to become a massive success, grossing nearly $400 million at the box office. Affleck’s loyalty to the Red Sox may have caused a brief hiccup, but it ultimately earned him the respect of fans everywhere.
