Jennifer Garner is in final negotiations to star opposite Ricky Gervais in the indie comedy “This Side of the Truth.”

Film is set in a world where lying doesn’t exist. Story centers on an Everyman (Gervais) who figures out how to lie and uses his newfound ability to woo a beautiful woman way out of his league (Garner) and become a success at work. Script was penned by Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson, who also are set to direct.

Variety