Emily Bader and Logan Lerman Lead 13 Going On 30 Reboot for Netflix
Netflix has tapped Emily Bader and Logan Lerman to star in a reboot of the 2004 fantasy rom-com 13 Going on 30. Jennifer Garner will serve as an executive producer on the project. Brett Haley is set to direct.
Casting and creative team
Emily Bader reunites with director Brett Haley after their Netflix hit People We Meet on Vacation. That film spent four weeks on the Global Top 10 Movies (English). It reached the Top 10 in 92 countries.
Logan Lerman joins Bader as the romantic lead. The script is by Hannah Marks, with revisions by Flora Greeson. Marks also joins the producing team.
Producers and executive producers
- Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum will produce for RK Films.
- Jennifer Garner is an executive producer.
- Other executive producers include Donna Roth, Susan Arnold, Scott Hemming, Alyssa Altman, and Hannah Marks.
Legacy of the original film
The original 13 Going on 30 premiered in April 2004 through Columbia Pictures. It starred Christa B. Allen as young Jenna and Jennifer Garner as the adult Jenna. Mark Ruffalo co-starred in the beloved film directed by Gary Winick.
The 2004 release grossed about $96 million worldwide. Its long-lasting popularity helped make a reboot inevitable.
What the filmmakers have said
Brett Haley called the original a rare and deeply human film. He cited the responsibility of reimagining a fan-favorite title. Haley said he was excited to reconnect with Emily Bader and to work opposite Logan Lerman.
Plot details for the reboot remain under wraps. The creative team has kept specifics close to the vest.
Talent highlights and recent work
Emily Bader rose further in profile after People We Meet on Vacation. She was recently cast to play soccer legend Mia Hamm in Netflix’s The 99’ers. The film is based on Jeré Longman’s book The Girls of Summer.
Logan Lerman’s recent work includes the Sundance dark comedy Oh, Hi!, which Sony Pictures Classics acquired. He also appeared in the fifth season of Only Murders in the Building.
Related projects and context
Garner has been active as an executive producer and actor. She recently executive produced a stage musical adaptation of 13 Going on 30. The stage show, directed by Andy Fickman, premiered at the Manchester Opera House in September.
Brett Haley’s filmography includes People We Meet on Vacation and All the Bright Places. His growing romance film resume made him a natural choice for this reimagining.
Production status
Development is underway with producers and executive producers attached. No release date has been announced yet. Netflix will oversee the project as it moves forward.
Filmogaz.com will monitor the project for updates as casting, production, and release plans develop.
