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Ben Barnes on His New Album, Stephen King's The Institute, and His Villainous Image

Mar 24, 2025
27:25

Ben Barnes chats with Kyle Meredith about his debut album, Where the Light Gets In, and the whirlwind experience of his first major tour on this episode of Kyle Meredith with... Inspired by classic soul and rock influences like Stevie Wonder and David Bowie, Barnes wanted the record to reflect all stages of a relationship, from infatuation to heartbreak. Listen now.

As for his acting career, Barnes is shifting gears back to the screen with the upcoming Stephen King adaptation The Institute, where he plays a morally grounded character — a refreshing change after a string of villainous roles. He describes the project as a thrilling departure and even used music to get into character, curating a playlist to capture the vibe. “I’m excited for people to see this one,” he says, hinting that fans can expect something unexpected from the series.

Listen to Ben Barnes chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.



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