The Hollywood Exclusive
September 8, 2003
VICTOR GARBER SAYS CIA CASTING OF JENNIFER GARNER A SHARP MOVE
by Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith
Victor Garber believes it was a very sharp move on the part of the
Central Intelligence Agency to enlist his "Alias" cast mate, Jennifer
Garner, to film a recruitment video for the real-life CIA.
"They couldn't have gotten a better spokesperson," declares the Emmy-
nominated Garber, who plays Agent Jack Bristow on the ABC, CIA
series. "I think by them hiring Jennifer to do this, it humanizes the
CIA. And," he adds, "It is a great acknowledgment to our show."
Garber acknowledges, "Obviously, what we do on the show is a
fictional, comic-book kind of version of what really goes on in this
world. Look at how they recruit for the Army -- those commercials are
rather romanticized, I'd say."
Right now, Garner is the only "Alias" star signed to do work for the
CIA in the recruitment vein, however it has been reported that other
stars from the show may be asked to join in as well.
Garber reports the show, which is just wrapping its fourth episode,
will give newcomers a nice entre into the world of Special Agent
Sydney Bristow, Garner's character in its second season premiere
Sept. 28.
"The season begins with us retracing the last two years of Sydney's
life, which, in a way, is like starting over again," says Garber.
And how is the set, now that co-stars Garner and Michael Vartan are
officially an item?
Reports Garber, "Nothing really has changed, it seems exactly the
same. It's a happy set to work on, very family-like. The hours are
still long though."
© Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith 2003
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