MUMBAI: The upcoming adaptation of Nicolas Sparks' 2007 novel, The Choice has set Benjamin Walker as its leading man. Reports state that Walker will take on the role of Travis Parker in the Ross Katz film.
 
The Choice follows two young neighbors, Parker and Gabby Holland, in a small coastal town. They ultimately become lovers despite having to face many barriers. With a screenplay by Bryan Sipes, the 11th Nicholas Sparks book to  turned into a movie is gearing up to start production in October in Wilmington, North Carolina although no cast has been announced yet.
 
Sparks will co-produce with partners Theresa Park and Peter Safran. Lionsgate bought the distribution rights for the film in North America, the UK and Latin America this past spring. Sparks’ next two adaptations The Best of Me and The Longest Ride are currently in post- production for their releases on 17 October 2014 and 10 April 2015, respectively.
 
The Best of Me is slated to release in India on 31 October 2014. Actor James Marsden, actress Michelle Monaghan and director Michael Hoffman will be present in India from 29 to 31 October 2014. The South Asia Premier takes place on 29 October 2014 followed by a closed door Black tie dinner on 30 October 2014.