Charlie Cox & Haley Bennett Star in New Sci-Fi Romance “Synthetic”
Lights down. The projectors hum. And coming soon: Synthetic, a sci-fi romance that promises to blur the lines between heart and circuitry. In a casting move sure to spark excitement, Charlie Cox and Haley Bennett have signed on as the leads, stepping into a story where love meets futurism.

Cox, fresh off his acclaimed turn in Daredevil: Born Again, brings his signature intensity to the project. Bennett, whose recent work in Cyrano dazzled audiences, adds emotional depth and magnetism to the pairing. Together, they’re set to make sparks fly in a world where synthetic beings and human hearts intersect.
Filming has already wrapped in Kentucky, a locale that might seem grounded but now serves as the launching pad for this high-concept romance. With production complete, the real magic begins in post-production, editing, visual effects, and music will build the universe in which Synthetic lives.
What to expect? From the announcement, Synthetic is more than a love story. It’s a cinematic exploration of identity, connection, and what it means to be “real.” Our leads will likely navigate the joys and obstacles of intimacy in a world where lines blur between human and synthetic. Will hearts win? Will circuits hum with emotion? Early word suggests the film leans into both emotional stakes and speculative wonder.
Cox and Bennett bring distinct strengths. Cox can channel quiet brooding and fierce resolve. Bennett has a gift for vulnerability and nuance. Pairing them means Synthetic has the emotional firepower to back its sci-fi thrills. Their chemistry could become the film’s strongest current.
The choice of Kentucky for production is interesting. It’s not the usual go-to for sci-fi, yet that contrast might give Synthetic a grounded aesthetic, anchoring futuristic ideas in real locations. The juxtaposition could amplify beauty: neon lights against rolling hills, emotional beats set in quiet spaces.
While the release date and distribution plan haven’t been revealed, the wrapping of principal photography gives reason for optimism. Post-production will demand visual effects, sound design, and careful editing to marry the romance and the speculative. But with two compelling leads and a fresh concept, Synthetic already has buzz.
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