This marks the first project for Powell and producing partner Dan Cohen’s banner Barnstorm through the first-look deal with Universal that began last month. In addition to Powell and Cohen, producers on The Natural Order include Adele Romanski and Mark Ceryak for Pastel, along with Jewerl Keats Ross.

Glen Powell will star in the sci-fi movie The Natural Order, with Barry Jenkins on board to direct the adaptation of Matt Aldrich's upcoming novel.

Oscar winner Barry Jenkins looks to have found his next film — a new sci-fi thriller starring Glen Powell. The project, titled “The Natural Order,” revolves around the pursuit of eternal life and is based on an original pitch by Matthew Aldrich.