Joby Harold wrote the script and is making his directorial debut with "Awake," which tells the story of a man (Christensen) who is awake but paralyzed during surgery. The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists says that the condition, known as anesthetic awareness, leaves the patient aware of the surgical proceedings. He can feel pressure and pain, and often the patient will suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder after such an experience.
Alba co-stars as Christensen's wife.
Producer Joana Vicente told Variety that "Awake" "will do to surgery what 'Jaws' did to swimming in the ocean." Filming is expected to begin next month.
Jessica Alba will next be seen in "Into the Blue." Hayden Christensen just completely his work in "Decameron" for writer/director David Leland.
SOURCE: Variety
