Casey Affleck turned the 2026 Venice Film Festival into a memorable family occasion when his eldest son, Indiana Affleck, joined him on the red carpet for Company. The 22-year-old appeared alongside his father and uncle, Ben Affleck, at the film’s September 8 premiere.
The family connection goes beyond the red carpet. Both of Casey Affleck’s sons, Indiana and 18-year-old Atticus Affleck, have roles in Company, the new film directed by their father. The official Venice Film Festival program lists both sons among the movie’s cast.
Casey Affleck’s Sons Are Part of His New Film
The company marks a particularly personal project for Casey Affleck. The actor directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with Ron Hansen.
The movie features an ensemble cast that includes Nick Nolte, Ben Mendelsohn, Adelaide Clemens, Scoot McNairy, Emily Alyn Lind, and Caylee Cowan. Indiana and Atticus Affleck are also credited in the cast.
For Casey, having his sons involved made the production different from his previous filmmaking experiences.
During a press conference in Venice, Affleck explained that the boys had grown up around filmmaking and already had some familiarity with the environment. He also said they were willing to take part in the project.
Indiana Affleck’s Role Went Beyond Acting
Indiana did more than simply appear in Company.
According to Casey Affleck, his eldest son remained involved throughout the production and also helped with work behind the scenes. He reportedly assisted different departments and took on practical tasks during filming.
Casey described the experience of working with his children as one of the best professional experiences of his life.
Atticus also appears in the movie, although he did not attend the Venice premiere with his father and brother.
Indiana Affleck Makes a Rare Public Appearance
Indiana’s appearance at the Venice Film Festival attracted attention partly because he has generally maintained a lower public profile than his famous father and uncle.
At the company premiere, Indiana appeared in a black suit with contrasting white details. He attended the event with Casey and Ben, giving the film premiere a distinctly family-centered moment.
The Venice appearance also provided a rare opportunity to see the Affleck family together publicly while promoting Casey’s latest directorial project.
Ben Affleck Supports His Brother at Venice
Ben Affleck also attended the company premiere in support of his younger brother.
The two brothers have long shared connections to the film industry, although their careers have developed along different paths. Casey is known for films including Manchester by the Sea, while Ben has worked extensively as an actor, writer, director, and producer.
Ben is also listed among the producers of Company. The Venice Film Festival credits Artists Equity among the film’s production companies.
Their appearance alongside Indiana added another layer to the film’s Venice debut.
What Is Casey Affleck’s ‘Company’ About?
Company is a 2026 Gothic drama directed by Casey Affleck and written by Affleck and Ron Hansen.
The film runs for about 92 minutes and is presented in English. The official Venice program lists the United States and Canada as its countries of production.
Its story moves across different periods and centers on interconnected tales involving grief, violence, compassion, and difficult choices. The film uses these overlapping stories to explore how people respond to loss and uncertainty.
The movie premiered as part of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival’s competition program on September 8, 2026.
‘Company’ Is Casey Affleck’s Third Film as Director
Company is another step in Casey Affleck’s directing career.
He previously directed I’m Still Here in 2010 and Light of My Life in 2019. With Company, Affleck returns to the director’s chair while also taking on writing and acting duties.
The project therefore brings together several sides of his career in one film—acting, directing, and screenwriting.
A Family Milestone at the Venice Film Festival
For Casey Affleck, the Venice premiere was about more than presenting a new movie.
With both of his sons involved in Company and Ben Affleck attending the premiere, the event became a rare public family gathering around a shared film project.
Indiana’s presence was especially notable because of his limited public appearances. Meanwhile, Atticus’ involvement means that both of Casey’s sons have now stepped into their father’s filmmaking world.
As Company begins its festival journey, its family connection gives the film an added personal dimension beyond its Gothic story and established cast.