Netflix Rebooting ’13 Going on 30′: Is Jennifer Garner Returning?

Netflix confirmed on March 24 that it is developing a revival of the 2004 romantic comedy 13 Going on 30. Jennifer Garner will serve as an executive producer on the project. Young actors Emily Bader and Logan Lerman are attached to lead the new cast.

Cast and creative team

Brett Haley will direct the reboot. He previously directed the Netflix adaptation People We Meet on Vacation. Haley said he felt a strong responsibility stepping into the project and praised the original film’s cast.

Hannah Marks is writing the screenplay. Her credits include Mark, Mary, & Some Other People and After Everything. Garner’s role is behind the scenes rather than listed among the new leads.

New leads and returning legacy

Emily Bader joins after her recent appearance in People We Meet on Vacation this January. Logan Lerman is set to star opposite her. The pairing reunites Haley with talent he recently worked with.

Background and source material

The revival is based on the 2004 rom-com that originally starred Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo. That film follows Jenna Rink, who awakens as a 30-year-old and navigates New York life. It has evolved into a beloved title in the romantic comedy canon.

The original also featured memorable supporting work from Judy Greer. The 2004 story mixed humor with emotional beats and a glossy look at the publishing world. Plot specifics for the new version remain under wraps.

What fans should know

The announcement keeps many details private, including how closely the revival will mirror the 2004 plot. Garner’s involvement as an executive producer fuels speculation about casting and tone. Fans wondering if Jennifer Garner is returning will note she is not billed as a lead actor.

Haley described the project as meaningful and said he felt lucky to be trusted with the material. Production timelines and release dates have not yet been disclosed. Filmogaz.com will update readers as further information becomes available.