The Town cast features Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall and Jon Hamm. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Ben Affleck’s 2010 movie on Netflix. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

The Town takes place in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston. After Doug MacRay robs a bank with his crew, he falls in love with one of the victims. The narrative follows the main protagonist as he attempts to begin a new life elsewhere. Here’s every actor and character in The Town, an adaptation of Chuck Hogan’s 2004 novel.

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The Town Cast: Ben Affleck as Doug MacRay

Character Profile: A bank robber who runs a crew with longtime friends. He is a former hockey prospect and a recovering drug addict. Doug plans to earn enough money to begin a new life in Florida with his love interest.

Affleck’s Resume: Director of The Town (2010) and Argo (2012) — Also, Chuckie in Good Will Hunting (1997), Nick Dunne in Gone Girl (2016), Vic Van Allen in Deep Water (2022)

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The Town Cast: Rebecca Hall as Claire Keesey

Character Profile: A bank manager at Cambridge Merchants. She struggles emotionally after being victimized in a robbery. Claire forms a romantic relationship with Doug but doesn’t know the truth about his underworld activities.

Hall’s Resume: Director of Passing (2021) — Also, Sarah in The Prestige (2006), Vicky in Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008), Christine in Christine (2016), Beth in The Night House (2020)

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The Town Cast: Jon Hamm as Adam Frawley

Character Profile: An FBI agent. He specializes in violent crimes and robberies. Adam targets Doug’s former love interest while investigating a bank heist.

Hamm’s Resume: Don Draper in Mad Men (2007-15),Buddy in Baby Driver (2017), Paul Marks in The Morning Show (2023), Roy Tillman in Fargo (2023-24), Andrew Cooper in Your Friends & Neighbors (2025-)

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The Town Cast: Jeremy Renner as James Coughlin

Character Profile: Doug’s best friend. He is a violent man who worries about Claire’s motivations. James’ sister has a romantic past with Doug.

Renner’s Resume: William James in The Hurt Locker (2008), Clint Barton/Hawkeye in the MCU (2011-), William Brandt in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015), Corey Lambert in Wind River (2017), Mike McLusky in Mayor of Kingstown (2021-)

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The Town Cast: Blake Lively as Krista Coughlin

Character Profile: James’ sister. She is a single mother who dated Doug in the past. Krista gets targeted by Adam for distributing drugs.

Lively’s Resume: Serena van der Woodsen in Gossip Girl (2007-12), Adaline Bowman in The Age of Adaline (2015), Nancy in The Shallows (2016), Stephanie Patrick in The Rhythm Section (2020),  Lily Bloom in It Ends with Us (2024)

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The Town cast also includes:

• George Carroll as Albert “Gloansy” Magloan
• Owen Burke as Desmond Elden
• Titus Welliver as Dino Sciampa
• Pete Postlethwaite as Fergus “Fergie” Colm
• Chris Cooper as Stephen MacRay
• Dennis McLaughlin as Rusty
• Corena Chase as Agent Quinlan
• Brian Scannell as Henry
• Kerri Dunbar as Henry’s Girl
• Tony V. as Vericom Crew Chief

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.