The story follows Marjorie, an 85-year-old woman residing in an assisted living facility, who discovers that her memory is failing. She spends her days in the company of her daughter and son-in-law. reports that Hamm is set to play the role of Walter, the memory of Marjorie's deceased husband, who arrives on the scene as a stranger hoping to reverse her decline. According to the news report, the film adaptation will be written and directed by Michael Almereyda, who made the Shakespeare-inspired films "Cymbeline" and "Hamlet," both starring .
The film is being produced by BB Film Productions, with production set to begin in October.
Hamm's other film credits include "The Town" and "Minions." In addition to the long-running and popular "Mad Men," his screen credits also include "Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp," "Parks and Recreation" and "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt."
