Casey Affleck’s Son Indiana Makes Rare Outing at Venice Film Festival

Sep 09, 2026 - 19:21

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Casey Affleck is having family time by the sea.

The Manchester by the Sea star’s son Indiana stepped out for a rare appearance beside his father and uncle Ben Affleck at the premiere for their new movie Company during the 2026 Venice Film Festival Sept. 8.

For the occasion, the 22-year-old—whom Casey shares with ex-wife Summer Phoenix along with their 18-year-old son Atticus—looked dapper as ever as he donned a black suit featuring white trim on the lapels, hem and down the sides of his trousers.

To pair with the ensemble, Indiana donned a white dress shirt underneath his jacket, a black bow tie and sleek sneakers, finishing off the look with a combed-back style for his brunette locks.

Meanwhile, Ben, 54, and Casey, 51, kept it classic in traditional black suits, though the Gone Girl star opted for a white dress shirt while his younger brother donned a black button-up underneath his red carpet get-up.

The family outing comes in celebration of Casey’s latest directorial project Company, a gothic thriller starring Nick Nolte, Ben Mendelsohn, Adelaide Clemens, Scoot McNairy, Emily Alyn Lind and Caylee Cowan.

But what has made the film all the more special is Casey’s kids’ involvement.

Indeed, not only is Ben onboard as a producer, but both of Casey’s sons make appearances in the project, which is why the Light of My Life actor called working on the movie one of the “best professional experiences” of his life.

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“I think they grew up around it and had some interest in it and a sort of innate understanding of what it was,” Casey explained during a press conference at the festival. “Like I did, my dad worked in the theater for many years. And so it’s passed down, I suppose, which is a really nice thing. And they were willing to be a part of this.”

As for how their casting in the film came to be?

“I was sitting around the house doing read-throughs of this script over and over, and I would have my two kids read the younger and older teens, and they were fantastic,” Casey said. “I got to the point where I was there in pre-production, and I had a cast and film and they were willing to show up and do it.”

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Plus, it seems the stars aligned for his boys to take on the challenge.

“The younger one had a spring break from high school of a week or so, and that was kind of all we needed them for,” he continued. “And Indiana, the older one, he showed up and he played this part and stayed every single day and worked in the other departments and shoveled snow and carried light stands around and never complained or rarely complained.”

“They were amazing,” he added. “I would do it over and over again if I could.”

Keep reading for more stars who made appearances at the 2026 Venice Film Festival…

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Ben Affleck & Indiana Affleck

The Oscar winner joined his nephew at the premiere of Casey Affleck's company.

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Maggie Gyllenhaal & Ellen Burstyn

The Flesh Impact director and the actress made an impact on the red carpet of the short film's premiere presented by Genesis.

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Taika Waititi

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Geena Davis

The iconic actress dazzled in a sequined black gown at the premiere of The Basics of Philosophy.

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Georgina Rodriguez

The newlywed left hubby Cristiano Ronaldo at home while she hit the Venice Film Festival red carpet.

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Sydney Sweeney

The Euphoria star went risqué in a sheer sparkling gown at an Armani Beauty dinner during the Venice Film Festival.

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Kendall Jenner

The model and avid equestrian kept up with Wild Horse Nine at the Sept. 3 screening.

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Kate Mara & Rooney Mara

Seeing double! The sisters coordinated in black tie attire for the Bucking Fastard premiere.

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Parker Posey

The White Lotus star blossomed on the red carpet for Wild Horse Nine.

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Sam Rockwell & Leslie Bibb

Fellow White Lotus alums—and real-life couple—Rockwell and Bibb strutted their stuff in Italy.

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Martin McDonagh & Phoebe Waller-Bridge

The private couple enjoyed a public date night at the fest.

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Vittoria Ceretti

The actress—dating Leonardo DiCaprio—dared to bare in a column dress with a sheer bust at the Wild Horse Nine screening.

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Orlando Bloom

No bleeps needed for his chocolate look at the Bucking Fastard screening,

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Nina Dobrev

A moment for the dress. The Vampire Diaries alum turned heads at the Ink screening with a green tulle train on her black sequined gown.

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Laura Dern

The Is This Thing On? actress was pretty in pink at the Ink screening.

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Maggie Gyllenhaal

Make way for the president. The Bride! director, who was named the president of the Venice Film Festival jury, sported Celine at the opening ceremony.

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Chase Sui Wonders

The Studio actress debuted baby bangs on the Ink red carpet.

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Brittany Snow

Aca-believe the Pitch Perfect alum served in a deep-V sequin trimmed gown at the Ink showing.

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Jack O'Connell

The Sinners star proved he's ready for fall 'fits by sporting a scarf with his tuxedo at the Ink screening.

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Claire Foy

Seeing lots of red. The Crown alum opted for a monochromatic moment custom Bottega Veneta, Swarovski jewelry, and Christian Louboutin shoes to see Ink.

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Jonathan Bailey

A wickedly styled ensemble. The Wicked alum sported a loose-fitting suit at the Ink screening.

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Nicholas Galitzine

Who says a jacket makes the look? The Red, White & Royal Blue star looked fully fab blazer-less on the Ink red carpet.

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George Clooney & Amal Clooney

The classiest date night imaginable. The Oscar winner and human rights lawyer coordinated colors for the Ink screening.

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