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Jennifer Garner Stars in Sci-Fi Thriller 'Zygote'

5/13/2025

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Jennifer Garner, at 53, takes on a thrilling role in the sci-fi film Zygote, where she plays an elite crisis negotiator dispatched to the International Space Station to tackle a hostage situation. As she navigates this high-stakes mission, she must confront profound questions about her life's purpose and mortality. The screenplay is penned by Alyssa Hill, with the director still to be revealed.

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Story summary

Jennifer Garner, at 53, takes on a thrilling role in the sci-fi film Zygote, where she plays an elite crisis negotiator dispatched to the International Space Station to tackle a hostage situation. As she navigates this high-stakes mission, she must confront profound questions about her life's purpose and mortality. The screenplay is penned by Alyssa Hill, with the director still to be revealed.