Action star Ma Dong-seok has sent the internet into a frenzy after posting photos of a surprisingly friendly meetup with Hollywood actor Ben Affleck. According to a report by OSEN, Ma, also known as Don Lee, shared the pictures on his Instagram on October 18 with the simple caption, “Ben & Don,” sparking immediate excitement and speculation from fans worldwide.

A “genuine bestie smile”

The photos show the two stars warmly shaking hands and smiling brightly, showcasing what fans described as an unexpected and genuine chemistry. In another picture, they pose with clenched fists, teasing the potential of a powerful action duo. Fans flooded the comments section, with many noting they had never seen Ben Affleck with such a happy “bestie smile.” Others humorously pointed out that Ma’s fist appeared to be twice the size of Affleck’s, with one popular comment declaring, “These two need to make an action movie together!”.

A tour of Paramount Pictures

The visit seemed to be more than just a casual hangout. Ma Dong-seok also shared photos of himself at Paramount Pictures in Los Angeles, posing with iconic props like the Bumblebee transformer and the ‘Scream’ mask. This behind-the-scenes tour suggests that Ma’s visit was professional, adding fuel to the rumors that he is actively pursuing new global projects.​

Ma’s expanding Hollywood presence

This high-profile meeting is the latest step in Ma Dong-seok’s growing international career. After gaining global recognition for his role as Gilgamesh in Marvel’s ‘Eternals,’ he has been considering several Hollywood projects. He is also reportedly preparing to produce ‘Extraction: Taigo,’ a new film that will expand the universe of the Netflix hit ‘Extraction,’ cementing his status as a global action powerhouse.