Deep Water is directed by Fatal Attraction director Adrian Lyne and is based on the 1957 novel of the same name by Patty Highsmith. The novel revolves around a married couple who have fallen out of love and begin to play deadly mind games against one another. Ben Affleck stars as Vic Van Allen, while Ana de Armas portrays Melina Van Allen.

Other cast members involved in the project include Tracy Letts as Lionel Washington, Rachel Blanchard as Maggie Connelly, Lil Rel Howery as Nash Hall, Finn Wittrock as Dominic Hart, Jacob Elordi as Richard Chase, Dash Mihok as Arthur Goggins, Kristen Connolly as Jackie Connelly, Jade Fernandez as Evelyn Hall, Michael Braun as Jeff Peterson and Michael Scialabba as Kevin Washington.

Deep Water is also the film where Ben and Ana de Armas began their relationship after meeting on set in November 2019. They dated for a year before splitting around January 2021. Ben also made headlines after the paparazzi spotted a cardboard cutout of Ana in the trash outside his home.

Some fans theorize Deep Water will still be released, but instead to streaming services such as Netflix or Hulu. Based on the number of thrillers that have recently been added to streaming platforms rather than a theatrical release, this could be a likely solution. Fans will have to wait for more news.

Despite Deep Water hanging in the balance, both Ben and Ana have been working on other projects recently. Ben will reprise his role as Batman in The Flash, while Ana stars in The Gray Man alongside Chris Evans and Ryan Gosling.