Hollywood star Glen Powell and Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins are joining forces for an exciting new sci-fi film, The Natural Order. Universal has secured the project, which is based on an upcoming novel by writer Matt Aldrich. Jenkins will direct, while Powell is set to star.

The story details are still a secret, but the film is described as a thrilling sci-fi adventure centered around the pursuit of eternal life. Aldrich and Jenkins will work together to adapt the novel, which has yet to be published.

This marks the first film produced under Powell and Dan Cohen’s new company, Barnstorm, as part of their first-look deal with Universal. Producers also include Adele Romanski and Mark Ceryak from Pastel, along with Jewerl Keats Ross, who played a key role in bringing the team together.

Jenkins, known for directing Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk, recently found success with Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King,...