Netflix is set to reboot the hit 2004 film 13 Going on 30. The film is a charming romantic comedy about a teenage girl who wakes up one day to find that she has turned 17 years old overnight. The original film stars Jennifer Garner, Krista B. Allen, Judy Greer, Andy Serkis, and more. According to Deadline, the upcoming reboot will star Logan Lerman (The Perks of Being a Wallflower) and Emily Bader (People We Meet on Vacation) in lead roles. Garner, who starred in the original, will serve as an executive producer on the new version, with Brett Haley directing. Haley previously directed People We Meet on Vacation, which was released on Netflix earlier this year.
“’13 Going on 30′ is one of those rare perfect movies,” Haley said in a statement. “It’s funny, emotional, very human, and features unforgettable performances from Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, and Judy Greer. I’m a long-time fan, so I feel a tremendous sense of responsibility to step into this reimagining. Having Jennifer Garner on board as an executive producer is a great honor, especially since she worked with me on the original version. It’s incredibly meaningful because the woman plays such an integral role, and I’m thrilled to be reuniting with Emily Bader after her stint on Vacation.”
The script for the reboot was written by Hannah Marks and revised by Flora Gleason. The film will be produced by Joe Roth and Jeff Kirshenbaum, with executive producers Donna Roth, Susan Arnold, Scott Hemming, Alyssa Altman, and Hannah Marks.
The original film tells the story of Jenna (Krista B. Allen), a young girl who is fed up with the social pressures of middle school and dreams of becoming a confident, well-adjusted adult. Her wish unexpectedly comes true when she wakes up as a 30-year-old woman (Jennifer Garner). But they discover that adulthood comes with its own challenges and surprises.
At this time, no release date has been announced for the 13 Going on 30 reboot. The 2004 film is still available to stream on Kanopy and Hoopla.
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