Netflix Announces '13 Going on 30' Reimagining

Netflix has announced a reimagining of the 2004 romantic comedy "13 Going on 30," with Emily Bader and Logan Lerman set to star in the project, which will be directed by Brett Haley. Jennifer Garner, who led the original film, will serve as an executive producer. The announcement comes two decades after the movie's theatrical release, highlighting its enduring popularity among audiences.

The new film, currently in development, features a screenplay by Hannah Marks, known for "Mark, Mary & Some Other People" and "After Everything," with revisions by Flora Greeson, whose credits include "The Princess Diaries 3" and "The High Note." Producers Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum are handling production for RK Films. Executive producers also include Garner, Marks, Donna Roth, Susan Arnold, Scott Hemming for Revolution Studios, and Alyssa Altman for RK Films. Plot details remain under wraps, but sources describe the project as a fresh take on the original story rather than a direct remake.

Haley, who recently directed the Netflix adaptation of Emily Henry's "People We Meet on Vacation" starring Bader, expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity. "13 Going on 30 is one of those rare, perfect...