Ben Affleck and the North End Kids

Affleck’s “The Town” Films at Neptune Oyster

Yes, that was Ben Affleck filming at Salem Street’s Neptune Oyster today as he directs (and stars in) “The Town”, an adaption of Chuck Hogan’s Prince of Thieves. Also starring in “The Town” is Mad Men’s Jon Hamm (Don Draper and Rebecca Hall (“Frost/Nixon”). Affleck plays a bank robber in a love triangle with FBI Read More…

“The Town” Looking for Extras

“The Town” film production is looking for “extras” around the neighborhood to be in the film that is currently shooting in the North End. Some neighborhood kids have already been selected. If you are interested, contact Patrick Mignano, Location Manager at (617) 519-1545.

Weather Related Changes in “The Town” Film Street Closings

**URGENT**RELEASED TODAY BY “THE TOWN” FILM PRODUCTION**

ATTENTION RESIDENTS
DUE TO WEATHER THE CHARLESTON BRIDGE WILL NOT BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD

On Sunday, October 4th we will be filming scenes for the upcoming feature film, “The Town”. We will be filming on N. Washington Street and Commercial Street and the Charlestown Bridge. The Bridge will be closed from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Commercial Street will be closed from Hanover Street to N. Washington Street from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm on Sunday. N. Washington Street will be closed from Cross Street to bridge from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday. Detours will be in place to facilitate movement around the closed areas.