Patrick Dempsey joins heist comedy

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Grey's Anatomy actor Patrick Dempsey has been lined up to star in an untitled bank-heist comedy.

Paul McGuigan will helm the project, which is scripted by The Hangover duo Jon Lucas and Scott Moore.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Dempsey will play a man who ends up caught in the middle of two robberies at the same bank. His character will end up trying to protect a bank worker who he secretly loves.

The Maid Of Honour star's other upcoming projects include rom-com Valentine's Day and The Art Of Racing In The Rain.