I don't think anyone believes that the "Zero Dark Thirty" research briefings from the CIA were not planned and authorized at the highest levels. Its well known

I don't think anyone believes that the "Zero Dark Thirty" research briefings from the CIA were not planned and authorized at the highest levels. Its well known that famous US novelists and Hollywood writers get access to CIA, NSA, DoD officials as part of their research. "Worked for" a spy agency, and researched with a spy agency are two different things. If the CIA/NSA/DoD wanted to sense reaction to a new weapon system or covert campaign, put it in a movie first. There were references in movies of stealth aircraft when the B-2 and F-117 were still classified. Even more fictitious shows like 24 probably received technical assistance from the CIA.