Ben Affleck's Aniston date

Ben Affleck is set to date Jennifer Aniston - on the big screen.

The handsome actor - who has a baby daughter, Violet, with wife Jennifer Garner - is in talks to play Jennifer's boyfriend in new comedy 'He's Just Not That Into You'.

In the film, Ben's character is unwilling marry Jennifer's and his reluctance to commit puts a strain on their relationship.

The movie also stars Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Connelly, Bradley Cooper, Kevin Connolly, Justin Long, Ginnifer Goodwin and Drew Barrymore and will focus on the complexities of different people's love lives.

Screen veteran Kris Kristofferson is being lined up to play Jennifer's father.

Shooting on the project is scheduled to start in September in Los Angeles and it is expected to hit cinemas in early 2009.

Meanwhile, Jennifer, 38, has revealed she wants to become a mother by Christmas.

The former 'Friends' star has been inspired to adopt by close friend Sheryl Crow - who adopted an American baby boy in April - and is determined to open her home to a disadvantaged child by December 25.

A source said: "Jen appears determined to complete the adoption and have a child home no later than Christmas. That would make it the happiest Christmas she's had in years."
September 1 2007 -
by BANG Showbiz
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