Zendaya to Star in Untitled A24 Sci-Fi Film Written and Directed by Alex Garland Zendaya is attached to star in an untitled A24 sci-fi film written and directed by Alex Garland, while Crystal Lake and Star Trek: Picard showrunners share new details. Zendaya is attached to star in a currently untitled sci-fi film at A24 written and directed by Alex Garland, according to new reports. The project is described as a sci-fi and survival film in which three astronauts survive a catastrophic fall from space. They then become trapped in the crushing depths of the ocean with oxygen rapidly running out. The report places Zendaya, already a major box office draw, in a high-concept production from Garland, the filmmaker behind several acclaimed science fiction features. A24 is producing the untitled film. No release date, additional cast members or production timeline were included in the available information.Zendaya and Alex Garland Team for A24 Sci-FiThe premise combines two survival scenarios in one story. A catastrophic fall from space leaves the astronauts alive, but their ordeal continues when they are trapped deep underwater. With oxygen running out, the film appears built around tension, isolation and the limits of human endurance.Garland is credited as both writer and director on the A24 project. Zendaya is attached to star, though her specific role was not confirmed in the source material. Further details about the characters or the setting beyond the ocean depths were not provided.The untitled film adds to Zendaya's growing list of film projects. It also continues A24's record of backing genre-driven work with established filmmakers and cast. Neither the studio nor the participants have announced a start date for filming.Crystal Lake Showrunner Discusses Tommy JarvisSeparately, Crystal Lake showrunner Brad Caleb Kane stated he believes there is a lot to do with Tommy Jarvis and his family if the show is renewed for a second season. Kane spoke about how he would integrate the other Friday the 13th movies into the series.He pointed to what he described as Jarvis lore that he thinks needs integrating into the show. In his view, the Jarvises were a family that spent more time at Crystal Lake than viewers realized. They rented the cabin and might have been coming there for years before Tommy had his encounter with Jason.Kane said that material offers a lot to explore in a potential second season. The comments follow earlier explanations about why there is no hockey mask in the show. A separate item focused on the heroes of Crystal Lake diving into the world of Friday the 13th.Star Trek: Picard Team Recalls Q and the Captain's ChairJonathan Frakes also shared memories from Star Trek: Picard. He noted that Jeri was in the captain's chair, Michelle was in Riker's seat, and Ed Speleers was in Marina's chair. Then came Q, in a button scene with Q, who had visited Ed.Terry Matalas recalled that Patrick wanted to come and be the one who gets on the screen and tells them missions. Matalas said he responded that he did not know why they were not doing that. The exchange reflects the behind-the-scenes decisions that shaped the series.Matalas also said it was supposed to bring in new, young viewers. He added that they had a great idea for Worf, Alexander and the Klingons. He described the direction as going back to a familiar feeling for the show.The Picard recollections join the Crystal Lake remarks and the Zendaya A24 report as the latest updates from the world of genre television and film. No further confirmed details were available for any of the projects mentioned.