Jennifer Garner to star in adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand's Nantucket-set ‘Five-Star Weekend'
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The adaptation has been ordered to series by the streamer, although Garner is the only name publicly attached so far. The actress rose to fame starring in the spy thriller 'Alias' in the early 2000s, and has worked consistently in TV and movies ever since, showing off a consistent flair for comedy over the years. In 2022, she came to Cambridge to receive the
She also revisited her action star roots recently in the movie '
Alas, the new series does not seem likely to show off her ability to throw a neat punch, but we can hold out hope that her 'Deadpool' appearance isn't the last time we see her as an action star.
Bekah Brunstetter will serve as showrunner on the new show, and previously worked on the shows 'Maid' and 'This Is Us.' No release date has been announced.
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