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The Town

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The Town The Rewatchables

Adrian Lyne nearly directed; Mark Wahlberg was wanted for Jim before Casey Affleck suggested Jeremy Renner.

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  • Adrian Lyne was considered as director.
  • Affleck originally wanted Mark Wahlberg for Jim.
  • Wahlberg was unavailable while making The Fighter.
  • Casey Affleck suggested Jeremy Renner after working with him.
  • Renner had completed The Hurt Locker before The Town’s release.