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'The OA' Creators Zal Batmanglij and Brit Marling to Launch Mystery Drama 'Retreat' - Get the Details!

Zal Batmanglij and Brit Marling are teaming up again!

The longtime collaborators and duo behind fan favorite The OA are working on a new show called Retreat, described as an “OA-like” mystery drama limited series at FX, THR reported Friday (August 13).

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Brit Marling & 'The OA' Director Reveal How Part II is Different

Brit Marling walks the carpet at a screening of The OA Part II on Wednesday (March 20) at The Castro Theatre in San Francisco, Calif.

The 36-year-old actress and screenwriter was joined at the event by co-creator and director Zal Batmanglij.

The second season of the Netflix series moves the action to the Bay Area and the show is much different than the first season.

“It’s not like any other Season Two in the sense that it’s not like Part I,” Zal said during the Q&A. “Part II is its own distinct thing and it’s in a brand new city. It’s a continuing story but it’s also a brand new story.”

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Jason Isaacs & Brit Marling Step Out for 'The OA: Part II' Premiere

Jason Isaacs and Brit Marling buddy up on the red carpet at the premiere of The OA: Part II on Tuesday night (March 19) at the LACMA in Los Angeles.

The co-stars were joined at the premiere of the second season of their hit show by fellow cast mates Kinglsey Ben-Adir, Ian Alexander, Phyllis Smith, Brandon Perea, Chloe Levine, Brendan Meyer, and Zoey Todorovsky along with show co-creator Zal Batmanglij.

Also stepping out for the premiere, was Phyllis‘ former The Office co-star Leslie David Baker.

In case you’re unfamiliar, Brit stars as Prairie Johnson, a blind woman who went missing for seven years and returns home with her sight restored.

The OA: Part II hits Netflix on Friday, March 22 – check out the trailer for the new season!

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Alexander Skarsgard & Ellen Page Embrace During 'East' Promotion

Alexander Skarsgard and Ellen Page arrive back at LAX Airport accompanied by their The East director Zal Batmanglij on Sunday (Jun 9) in Los Angeles.

The 36-year-old actor and 26-year-old actress promoted their film in San Francisco the day before at a screening.

Zal posted a cute pic of the duo on Twitter enjoying the sunshine, along with the caption, “This reminds me of shooting. When we’d lie in the grass listening to Toby practice Rostam’s piano piece. #TheEast”

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Ellen Page & Brit Marling: 'The East' Hollywood Premiere!

Ellen Page dons a little black dress while arriving at the premiere of her new flick The East held at ArcLight on Tuesday (May 28) in Hollywood.

The 26-year-old Canadian actress was joined on the red carpet by her co-stars Alexander Skarsgard, Brit Marling, Patricia Clarkson, and director Zal Batmanglij.

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“Dancing to @selenagomez to get pumped for @CraigyFerg show. #comeandgetit,” Ellen tweeted earlier in the day.

Last week, Ellen and Brit attended a screening for the film in Brooklyn.

FYI: Ellen is wearing a Helmut Lang dress, Saint Laurent shoes, and Neil Lane ring. Brit is wearing a Balenciaga coat and pants.

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Alexander Skarsgard: 'The East' Hollywood Premiere!

Alexander Skarsgard suits up while attending the premiere of his latest film The East held at ArcLight on Tuesday (May 28) in Hollywood.

The 36-year-old actor was seen posing on the red carpet with director Zal Batmanglij.

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Last week, Alexander was spotted keeping a low profile while exiting his hotel in the Big Apple.

“I’m glad it wasn’t for the entire film. Because it was so itchy and uncomfortable and horrible. And so it was kind of a relief once I got rid of it,” Alexander recently shared about his long hair and facial hair in the film.

After the premiere, guests headed over to No Vacancy for the after party, where they enjoyed Svedka vodka.
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Alexander Skarsgard & Brit Marling: 'The East' at SXSW!

Ellen Page, Brit Marling, and Alexander Skarsgard attend the premiere of their film The East during the 2013 SXSW Film Festival on Saturday (March 16) at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Tex.

The castmates, who were joined by director Zal Batmanglij, also attended a portrait session before the big premiere.

The East, about an operative (Marling) for an elite private intelligence firm who finds her priorities irrevocably changed after she is tasked with infiltrating an anarchist group known for executing covert attacks upon major corporations, hits theaters on May 31.

FYI: Brit is wearing a Stella McCartney jumpsuit and Rupert Sanderson shoes. Ellen is wearing a Rag and Bone top and Armani pants.

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