A breakup isn’t stopping this film from soldiering on.
With Unstoppable premiering just weeks after star Jennifer Lopez and co-producer Ben Affleck officially broke up, the film’s director William Goldenberg is giving an inside look into how the dynamics of all those involved.
And when it comes to whether there’s awkwardness between Jennifer and Ben, who are in the process of divorcing, William told Variety, “Not really.”
The director—who has previously worked with Ben as an editor on films such as Air and Argo—explained that it’s part of the job.
“Everybody’s a professional, and that’s their own personal thing,” he added. “I love them both. I mean, I know Ben better, but Jennifer was literally a dream to work with. She was incredible. And their personal life is their personal life.”
Unstoppable is set to premiere at the Toronto Film Festival Sept. 6 and while Jennifer—who stars in the film alongside Jharrel Jerome and Bobby Cannavale—is set to walk the carpet, E! News has confirmed Ben will not be in attendance.
The Argo star, who co-produced the film with his longtime friend and creative partner Matt Damon, will instead be in Los Angeles, where he is currently working and where he will be spending time with his and ex Jennifer Garner’s kids Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12.
The premiere comes more than two weeks after the “On The Floor” singer ended their two year marriage by filing for divorce and two decades after their original split in 2004.
According to court documents previously obtained by E! News, Jennifer filed her paperwork exactly two years after their Georgia wedding, but listed their date of separation as April 26.
The news came amid months of speculation that the two were headed for a breakup, ever since Jennifer arrived as co-host to the Met Gala in April without her plus one.
And while neither she nor Ben have commented publicly on their breakup since the filing, the Marry Me star did share a post to Instagram that proved nothing is keeping her off the floor.
In an Aug. 31 Instagram post, featuring photos alongside her and ex Marc Anthony’s 16-year-old twins Max and Emme, the actress included quotes that read, “the singer shared a quote that read, "She's in bloom and unbothered, out of reach and at peace,” in addition to, “Everything is unfolding in divine order." For more on Ben and Jennifer’s romance—from their first relationship to their second heartbreak—keep reading.
December 2001: Filming Gigli
The two prepare to film a scene for the movie in West Hollywood. The couple met on the set of the film.
October 2002: Spotted in Beverly Hills
The two are spotted in the city.
November 2002: Filming Gigli and Engagement
The two film the movie on Will Rogers State Beach in Los Angeles. That month, the actor proposes to the actress with a 6.1-carat pink diamond ring.
November 2002: Filming Jersey Girl
The two film the movie in New York City.
November 2002: Leaving MTV's TRL
Is there anything more '00s than both Bennifer 1.0 and TRL?
December 2002: Red Carpet Debut
The two make their red carpet debut as a couple at the premiere of her film Maid in Manhattan.
January 2003: Sundance
The two bundle up at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
February 2003: Daredevil Premiere
The two appear at the premiere of Daredevil, starring Ben as the superhero.
February 2003: Daredevil Premiere
The two appear at the premiere of Daredevil, starring Ben and future ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
March 2003: Oscars
The two attend the Academy Awards together.
May 2003: Basketball Game
The two sit courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers game.
July 2003: Canada Trip
The two film a Dateline interview for NBC in Vancouver.
July 2003: Gigli Premiere
The two appear at the premiere for their movie in Westwood, Calif.
August 2003: Gigli Is Released
...it flops at the box office.
September 2003: Wedding Is Off
The two postpone their wedding. No future date is given.
October 2003: Baseball Date
The two are seen at a Boston Red Sox game. The team is Ben's favorite.
January 2004: It's Over
The two end their engagement.
September 2021: Red Carpet Royalty
They're baaaack. On Sept. 10, the couple makes their first red carpet appearance in 18 years at the Venice Film Festival premiere of The Last Duel.
September 2021: Look of Love
There's no denying J.Lo makes for a stunning plus-one!
September 2021: Back to the Stage
Ben supports J.Lo at the 2021 Global Citizen Live event in New York City, where she performed onstage. It marked her first music gig since she performed at VAX LIVE in May, where the actor also appeared onstage separately, fueling rumors of a rekindled romance.
September 2021: Met Gala Debut
The two attend the Met Gala together for the first time.
October 2021: PDA at Premiere
Jen and Ben put on a sizzling display on the red carpet at the premiere of his film The Last Duel in New York City.
April 2022: Engaged Again!
Jennifer confirmed her engagement to the Gone Girl actor with a video posted to her On The JLo site, revealing a glimpse of her beautiful engagement ring with a green stone.
July 2022: Married!
On July 16, Jennifer and Ben tied the knot in a surprise ceremony at A Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas.
July 2022: Post-Wedding Trip to Paris
The two vacation with her twins and two of his kids in the French capital soon after their wedding.
June 2023: Red Carpet Fabulous
J.Lo steps out with Ben in support of his movie The Flash.
February 2024: This Is Them...Now
Jennifer release This Is Me... Now, an album about her relationship with Ben. The record is accompanied by a musical film titled This Is Me... Now: A Love Story and the documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told.
March 2024: Jenny on the Block
The couple enjoys a day out in NYC on March 30, 2024.
August 2024: Divorce
J.Lo filed for divorce Aug. 20, listing the date of separation as Apil 26, according to the filing obtained by TMZ.