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Jennifer Garner and Judy Greer to Appear in Netflix’s ’13 Going on 30′ Reboot
Jennifer Garner and Judy Greer have been spotted filming scenes for Netflix's upcoming reboot of "13 Going on 30," fuelling speculation that they are reprising their original roles alongside new stars Emily Bader and Logan Lerman. The appearance matters because Garner, who played protagonist Jenna Rink in the beloved 2004 film, is already attached as an executive producer, and her involvement lends continuity and credibility to a project revisiting a cherished Millennial classic more than two decades later.
Set photos published this week show Garner, Bader and Greer, who played Jenna's rival Lucy "Tom-Tom" Wyman, filming together in Santa Monica, though Netflix has not confirmed the pair are reprising their characters and the plot remains under wraps. The new version is directed by Brett Haley, fresh off the Netflix hit "People We Met On Vacation" (also starring Bader), with a cast including Taylor Zakhar Perez, Jessica Alba and Tim Meadows. The original 2004 comedy, directed by Gary Winick and co-starring Mark Ruffalo, earned $96 million at the box office; Garner has said she wanted to be involved so she could see Bader experience the "magic" of the role for a new generation.
In short
- Garner and Greer filmed scenes for Netflix's "13 Going on 30" reboot
- Unclear if they're reprising their original 2004 film roles
- Reboot stars Emily Bader and Logan Lerman, directed by Brett Haley
Explained simply
The original 2004 romantic comedy follows 13-year-old Jenna Rink, who wishes to be grown up and wakes up aged 30. Jennifer Garner played Jenna, while Judy Greer played her school rival, Lucy “Tom-Tom” Wyman; the story centres on Jenna adjusting to adult life and reconnecting with people from her past.
Netflix is making a new version with Emily Bader and Logan Lerman among its stars. Garner is also attached as an executive producer, linking the project to the original film, which was a commercial success and remains familiar to many viewers.
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