Felicity is Bliss for Scott Speedman (The Arizona Republic)

11.12.99

Scott Speedman -- heartthrob Ben on Felicity -- denies reports that he's leaving the WB series.

Speedman, who was plucked from obscurity to play Keri Russell's No. 1 crush on the show, says, "I've heard the rumors and can tell you there is no truth to them. It would be a silly thing to do. I don't see the point of leaving something halfway through."

Speedman will get big-screen exposure next spring with the release of Duets, in which he stars with Gwyneth Paltrow. He's being wooed for follow-up feature films, but says, "The movies I'm being offered are not necessarily something I want to be a part of. The ones I want will be tough to get. I'm willing to wait until there's something I really want to say."