Ben Affleck (left) and Jon Hamm (AP Images)

Jon Hamm is all ready to star opposite Ben Affleck in his next romantic crime thriller movie “The Town”. Directed by Ben himself and starring Rebecca Hall the movie is being produced by Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures.

Based upon Chuck Hogan’s novel “Prince of Thieves” the story revolves around a bank manager (Rebecca Hall) who falls in love with Ben Affleck; a notorious career criminal.

Ben’s character wants to restart his life afresh for Hall, but Hamm an FBI agent is on lookout for him and Hall is the channel through which he can reach Ben and nab him.

The script has been written by Affleck, Hogan and Peter Craig jointly while Matt Reilly and Jesse Ehrman will act as the representatives for Warner Bros.

The project will go on floor in September in Boston after Hamm finishes off with “Mad Men”.