While promoting their new bank-heist thriller ‘The Town,’ set to hit theaters this week, at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, actor Jon Hamm praised the directorial efforts of Ben Affleck, but not before taking cracks at his co-star first. 

PEOPLE is reporting that at a press conference, Hamm said working with Affleck, who also co-wrote and starred in the movie, “was an awful exprerience.” The ‘Mad Men’ actor added that “(Ben’s) a horrible human being. Talent-free.”

Hamm then went on to say that working with Affleck was a truly wonderful experience. Affleck also told reporters at the film festival that “If casting is directing, then today I can feel proud of my directing.” ‘The Town’s is Affleck’s second directorial effort, after his 2007 directorial debut, ‘Gone Baby Gone,’ was released to critical acclaim. So far, ‘The Town’ has been receiving positive reviews as well.

Written by: Karen Benardello

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