Ben Affleck Got Sick Filming Emotional Scene with Bruce Willis in 'Armageddon'

Ben Affleck had a memorable and challenging experience while filming 'Armageddon'. On the day he shot one of the movie's most emotional scenes—where Bruce Willis' character Harry Stamper switches places with Affleck's A.J. Frost on the asteroid—he was battling food poisoning.

At the time, Ben Affleck was a young actor and didn't feel he could call in sick. He showed up to set despite feeling terrible, and for the first and only time in his career, he was vomiting between takes. A garbage can was placed nearby, and the intense physical toll unexpectedly added to the authenticity of the scene.

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Ben Affleck on Working on 'Armageddon'

Reflecting on the film, Affleck said working on 'Armageddon' was a unique and unforgettable experience. He enjoyed collaborating with a talented ensemble cast and recalled running into Steve Buscemi recently, reminiscing about the movie's unusual, almost otherworldly production. Both actors felt fortunate to have worked alongside the film's blockbuster cast, noting Bruce Willis' kindness and generosity on set.

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer also remembered Willis as extremely giving to the crew, often contributing to cash drawings that rewarded hardworking staff. He described Willis as a good friend and a genuinely generous person.

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In recent years, the Willis family has shared that Bruce stepped away from acting in 2022 after being diagnosed with aphasia, a condition affecting language and cognitive abilities. Less than a year later, his wife, Emma Heming Willis, revealed he has frontotemporal dementia (FTD).

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