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  "id": 14760730,
  "title": "Zendaya and Alex 'Ex Machina' Garland Team up for New Sci-Fi Movie",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/zendaya-and-alex-ex-machina-garland-team-up-for-new-sci-fi-movie",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T17:18:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
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    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/zendaya-and-alex-ex-machina-garland-team-up-for-new-sci-fi-movie"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zendaya, known for her roles in Dune and Spider-Man, will star in a new science fiction film alongside director Alex Garland, according to recent reports. The project, currently untitled, is set to be released by A24, a company recognized for its unique and imaginative ventures. Details about the storyline remain undisclosed at this time. Garland's previous science fiction works often explore human nature through themes of clones, androids, and quantum computing. He recently confirmed that he is working on an adaptation of Elden Ring, also with A24. In an interview last year, Garland expressed his affinity for science fiction, stating that it allows for exploration of big ideas without fear of embarrassment, a sentiment echoed in his attraction to the genre. Zendaya's filmography also includes the highly anticipated release of Dune: Part Three on December 18, as well as the biopic Be My Baby and her voice work in the upcoming Shrek movie.",
  "summary": "It's just been announced that Dune and Spider-Man star Zendaya is working on a science fiction project with Ex Machina director Alex Garland.",
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        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Zendaya Set For Alex Garland Sci-Fi Film At A24",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/zendaya-set-for-alex-garland-sci-fi-film-at-a24",
        "published": "2026-10-15T13:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Zendaya to Star in Alex Garland’s New Sci-Fi Movie for A24",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/zendaya-to-star-in-alex-garlands-new-sci-fi-movie-for-a24",
        "published": "2026-10-15T13:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "IndieWire",
        "title": "Zendaya to Star in Alex Garland’s New Sci-Fi Movie at A24",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/zendaya-to-star-in-alex-garlands-new-sci-fi-movie-at-a24",
        "published": "2026-10-15T13:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "title": "Zendaya to Star in Alex Garland’s Untitled Sci-Fi Film at A24",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/zendaya-to-star-in-alex-garlands-untitled-sci-fi-film-at-a24",
        "published": "2026-10-15T13:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Zendaya to Star in Alex Garland Sci-Fi Film at A24",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/zendaya-to-star-in-alex-garland-sci-fi-film-at-a24",
        "published": "2026-10-15T13:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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