Hollywood star Ben Affleck is set to play the lead in the big-screen adaptation of Kate Southwood's critically-acclaimed novel "Falling to Earth". According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hillary Seitz is on board to adapt the book for Bron Studios. The film will be produced by Bron Studio's Aaron L Gilbert, along with Affleck and Matt Damon's Pearl Street Films.

The book is set in the small town of Marah, Illinois. The story starts from March 18, 1925, when Marah is hit by the worst tornado in the US history, leaving the entire city demolished. Hundreds are dead, injured and homeless and all structures and homes are destroyed. However, there is one exception -- Paul Graves and his family -- who are left with everything they had -- home, business and children.