LAWRENCE, Mass. (MyFoxBoston.com) -- The city of Lawrence has been transformed into a scene straight out of the 1920s.
The changes are all for the Ben Affleck movie, "Live By Night," which he wrote, and is directing and starring in. The movie is shooting several scenes in Lawrence, starting Nov. 12 and going through the 23 of the month.
The whole place @col1853 has gone 20's. If only ragtime music played on the streets. @BenAffleck @danrivera01843 pic.twitter.com/rpih7JCO2t
— Lawrence, MA. (@COL1853) November 12, 2015
On Thursday, the first day of filming, 1920s style cars were all over the streets.
The city said Lawrence was selected due to its early 20th century architecture that fits well with the 1920's era theme. Besides filming downtown, there will also be scenes shot on private land.
According to IMBD, the movie is set in the Prohibition Era and follows a group and tier role in the world of organized crime and is based on the novel by Dennis Lehane. The movie stars Sienna Miller, Zoe Saldana, Elle Faning, Chris Messina and Ben Affleck.
The city is receiving $100,000 for the project and the production company is covering all costs, including police, fire and parking.
The move is set to be in theaters in 2017.
There will be several road closures due to the filming:
Nov. 12,13 and 16: Filming on Appleton Way, between City Hall and Lawrence Superior Court - Common Street from Lawrence Street to Jackson Street will be closed from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. with no parking. No parking on Haverhill Street from Lawrence Street to Jackson Street. No parking on Jackson Street from Haverhill Street to Common Street
Nov. 14: Filming on the Casey Bridge - Close Lane 7am-3pm - Bridge closed 3pm-6pm
Nov. 16: Filming on Canal Street and Methuen Street - Canal Street will be closed from Jackson Street to Methuen Street from 6am-3pm - Methuen Street will be closed from Broadway to Parker Street from 11am-5pm
Nov. 19: Filming at the Everett Mill - Everett Mill closed from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Nov. 21: Filming on the Duck Bridge - Bridge closed from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Nov. 23: Filming car chase — several road closures per discretion of Lawrence Police Department
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