Jennifer Garner shoots scenes for new action-thriller

She rose to fame as an international spy in the TV drama, Alias. 

And it appears that Jennifer Garner has returned to her action star days for her latest role. 

On Friday, Jennifer Garner was seen shooting scenes in LA for her new, dramatic thriller, Peppermint.

Tough gal: On Friday, Jennifer Garner, 45, was seen shooting scenes in LA for her new, dramatic thriller, Peppermint

Jennifer layered a gunmetal grey hoodie underneath a maroon leather jacket. 

The mother-of-three paired her outerwear with a set of green cargo pants and black military boots. 

The actress’ hair, which looked to be a wig, was tousled and styled down.

Keeping warm:  Jennifer layered a gunmetal grey hoodie underneath a maroon leather jacket

Keeping warm:  Jennifer layered a gunmetal grey hoodie underneath a maroon leather jacket

Action star style: The mother-of-three paired her outerwear with a set of green cargo pants and black military boots

Action star style: The mother-of-three paired her outerwear with a set of green cargo pants and black military boots

According to Deadline, Jennifer plays Riley North, a mother who seeks justice after her husband and daughter are brutally murdered.

Her character seeks out those whom she feels are responsible, including the gang who committed the drive-by, their lawyers and corrupt cops. 

The drama is set to hit theaters sometime next year.  

Messy look: The actress' hair, which looked to be a wig, was tousled and styled down

Messy look: The actress’ hair, which looked to be a wig, was tousled and styled down

In addition to Peppermint, Jennifer has three films in the works. 

She will voice a character in the TV series, Llama Llama and the animated film, Amusement Park. 

She will also player a mother named Emily Spier in the teen drama, Love, Simon. 

Strong storyline: In Peppermint, Jennifer plays Riley North, a mother who seeks justice after her husband and daughter are brutally murdered

Strong storyline: In Peppermint, Jennifer plays Riley North, a mother who seeks justice after her husband and daughter are brutally murdered



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