We posted a brief announcement about the stirring Paul Dano led film For Ellen a few months back but since it was only popping up on the festival circuit, we kind of forgot about it…until now. Coming off the success of Being Flynn, and the enjoyable comedy Ruby Sparks, Dano’s star is on the rise. For Ellen follows an aspiring rock star who wanted nothing more than to “make it”. In the midst of a low period in his life, he agrees to sign divorce papers with his estranged wife in order to see money from the sale of their home, only to discover that by signing the papers, he will forfeit all custody of his six-year-old daughter, Ellen. A trailer was released yesterday and it’s just another sign that Dano is going to be around for a long time. Have a look…
Directed by So Yong Kim, Dano stars opposite Jena Malone, Jon Heder, Dakota Johnson and newcomer Shaylena Mandigo playing Dano’s six-year-old daughter. For Ellen is slated to hit theaters late this Summer on September 5, 2012 and will get a VOD release on September 19th. Whatcha think??
