Yes, Ben Affleck is aware how similar his last name is to insurance giant Aflac. No, he has no connection to the company — but he would like a discount at this point.
The actor, who scored a SAG Award nomination on Wednesday for his supporting role in George Clooney’s “The Tender Bar,” has been on a tear against the insurance company of late, joking about how often he gets asked about his nonexistent connection to Aflac, and recounting stories of trauma that have come from having such a similar name. This week, in a new interview with Wired, the actor finally asked for something in return.