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This Ben Affleck Crime Thriller Had A Much Different Robbery In The Book
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan)
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Ben Affleck puts a fresh spin on a classic crime thriller by swapping out a key heist scene from the book adaptation of 'The Town'.
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- In the original novel 'Prince of Thieves', the iconic bank robbery took place in downtown Boston - but Affleck moved the scene to Fenway Park to give it a unique local flair.
- Affleck revealed he made the change to 'punch up the adrenaline' and create a memorable set piece, with the baseball stadium's iconic 'Green Monster' wall becoming a key part of the heist.
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Ben Affleck, 'The Town', 'Prince of Thieves'