Ben Affleck is set to direct Matt Damon in a new movie about a real-life crime story.



The Oscar-winning stars are long-time friends and they've both signed on for the new film, which centres on an ex-cop who rigged the McDonald's Monopoly game, allegedly stealing over $24 million, and sharing it with a group of co-conspirators.



Ben and Matt have previously worked together on a number of successful projects, including their 1997 hit 'Good Will Hunting’.



Matt has previously hailed his friend's ability to see the potential in a film script.



The actor underlined his point by recalling how Ben approached the 2010 crime thriller 'The Town', which he directed and ultimately earned more than $154 million at the worldwide box office.