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\"MessalaImage\"<\/a>You are getting a sneak peek of the first images of the characters from the upcoming release of Paramount\/MGM\u2019s \u2018Ben-Hur\u2019 directed by Timur Bekmambetov and produced by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey. This poster features Messala, an officer in the Roman army, Ben-Hur\u2019s childhood friend and adoptive brother who betrays him. Toby Kebbell, who is known for many roles including that of the evil Doctor Doom in the 2015 Fantastic Four reboot and Koba, the Rival to Caesar in \u2018Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,\u2019 has become a go-to antagonist in Hollywood films. His villainous portrayal will not disappoint you. \u2018Ben-Hur\u2019 hits theaters August 19th<\/sup> 2016 nationwide. You don\u2019t want to miss it! #BenHurMovie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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