Ben Affleck To Star In George Clooney-Directed THE TENDER BAR Adaptation

George Clooney and Ben Affleck are set to join forces once again for Amazon Studios' adaptation of "The Tender Bar". The film will be directed by Clooney, while Aflleck is in talks to star. The two Hollywood A-listers previously produced "Argo" together, which earned them both Oscar wins when the film nabbed the Best Picture trophy.

The film is based on J.R. Moehringer's memoir, which chronicles his coming-of-age story, growing up in Long Island seeking out father figures among the patrons at his uncle's bar. The release date has yet to be announced. The adaptation will be penned by Oscar winner William Monahan ("The Departed").

The film was originally developed by Sony with Theodore Melfi ("Hidden Figures") set to direct. When Melfi left the project, Sony put the film into turnaround, which allowed Amazon to acquire it. Clooney and Grant Heslow will produce alongside Amazon's Ted Hope.

Affleck recently wrapped the New Regency thriller "Deep Water" and Ridley Scott's period drama "The Last Duel", and is currently starring in Robert Rodriguez's action thriller "Hypnotic". He will also direct the fact-based film "The Big Goodbye", which follows the making of "Chinatown".

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