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Glen Powell Leads in Jenkins' Sci-Fi Thriller The Natural Order

3/14/2025

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Glen Powell is set to take the lead in Barry Jenkins' thrilling new sci-fi film, *The Natural Order*, inspired by Matthew Aldrich's unpublished manuscript. This project, which explores the tantalizing pursuit of eternal life, is Powell's inaugural venture with his production company, Barnstorm, in collaboration with Universal Pictures. Jenkins, riding high after *Mufasa: The Lion King*, will direct and co-write the screenplay.

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Story summary

Glen Powell is set to take the lead in Barry Jenkins' thrilling new sci-fi film, *The Natural Order*, inspired by Matthew Aldrich's unpublished manuscript. This project, which explores the tantalizing pursuit of eternal life, is Powell's inaugural venture with his production company, Barnstorm, in collaboration with Universal Pictures. Jenkins, riding high after *Mufasa: The Lion King*, will direct and co-write the screenplay.