Netflix deems 13 Going On 30 old enough for a reboot
AV Club • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Netflix is rebooting the beloved 2004 rom-com "13 Going On 30," with Emily Bader cast as the lead opposite Logan Lerman, under the direction of Brett Haley.
- The original film’s star, Jennifer Garner, will serve as an executive producer for the remake, which is scripted by Hannah Marks and Flora Greeson.
- Director Brett Haley expressed admiration for the original film, highlighting its humor, emotional depth, and memorable performances, and acknowledged the responsibility of reimagining it.
- The original "13 Going On 30" and "17 Again" remain popular due to their charm, humor, and the appeal of actors playing characters outside their age range, representing a style of rom-coms less common in modern Hollywood.
- The reboot aims to capture the nostalgic appeal of the original while revitalizing a genre that has seen many forgettable straight-to-streaming reboots in recent years.
