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More information about the synopsis and Ben’s role in the upcoming film, ‘Valediction‘.

“It’s about this young couple and they have a 6-year-old daughter, seemingly in a coma, but [they learn] she’s actually alive and fully living out in her brain, but is just in this locked-in state,” Eliza explains. “So he’s trying to have his daughter wake up from this traumatic experience.”

The film centers around a car accident Josh (Ben Barnes) has which leaves his daughter Brooke in a coma. But there’s more to the crash than meets the eye, according to Eliza, who adds that the film is being characterized as a “contemporary psychological thriller.”

Eliza plays Renee, Josh’s former co-worker who he had an affair with. Josh, who left his advertising gig to settle down with his wife (Sarah Roemer) and daughter, is feeling trapped by his life when the film begins — right before Renee reenters into his life, and the accident occurs.

“[Josh] sort of meets up with Renee and wonders what would have happened if he went that route. It really is about his struggle both with these women in his life and then with his daughter who’s been injured,” notes Eliza. “It turns into a really psychological chaos.”

The film is directed by Suri Krishnamma and will co-star Brenda Fricker, Johnny Whitworth and Dennis Haysbert. Eliza said it was a combination of the script, Krishnamma and her castmates that cemented her desire to be in the film.

Source: Hollywood Crush

Affy-Ann said:

I’m so glad Ben got this project. I’m really looking forward to seeing this movie! =)

June 16th, 2009

Cam said:

I’m really looking forward to this movie :)

June 16th, 2009

trinka said:

wow, sounds interesting…
and yeah:
I’m really looking forward to this movie ;-)), too

June 16th, 2009

Kara said:

I think this is going to be a really good role for Ben ^^ Easy Virtue was mature for him, he was able to explore time-period and drama in Dorian Gray, Narnia for the younger audience and now playing a father (OMG a FATHER lol…way too young for that) and exploring a psychological side to film <3
LOVE IT

June 16th, 2009

Clarissa said:

This film sounds really good. Ben is really playing different roles in each film, so glad he won’t be typecast.

June 16th, 2009

Trisha said:

Hey guys! Here’s an artcile on USA Today where Britain voted for 500 most eligible men in Britain. Ben’s number 36: http://www.usposttoday.com/britains-top-50-most-eligible-bachelors/.
It’s really hard for me to imagine him portraying a father!

June 16th, 2009

darlene said:

I think that ben is very good off roles on the movie and I like that is very good

June 16th, 2009

Affy-Ann said:

Yeah, Ben’s getting nice roles with different personalities. It’s challenging and enriching for him as an actor. I’m really happy for him! =)

June 17th, 2009

Sao said:

Pretty interesting role for Ben : playing a father is so challenging for a young actor. Can’t wait to see him in that movie.
Smart choice Ben.

June 17th, 2009