Netflix to Remake Classic 2000s Comedy with Jessica Alba

Netflix is gearing up for an exciting new project! The streaming giant has announced plans to remake a beloved romantic comedy from the early 2000s, featuring Jessica Alba in a prominent role.

Originally released in 2004, just a year after the success of Freaky Friday, the film in question is 13 Going on 30, directed by the late Gary Winick, known for other hits like Letters to Juliet and Bride Wars. As remakes continue to gain popularity, this announcement is sure to delight fans of the original.

A Fresh Take on 13 Going on 30

In 13 Going on 30, the story follows Jenna, a thirteen-year-old girl who magically finds herself in the body of a successful and beautiful thirty-year-old woman after a wish gone awry in a closet. As Jenna begins to embrace her new adult life, she realizes that Matt (played by Mark Ruffalo, who gained fame through this role), the boy she cherished, is about to marry someone else.

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Jennifer Garner, who portrayed Jenna in the original film and rose to fame with her role in the hit series Alias, will not reprise her role in the remake. However, Garner will take on a significant role behind the scenes as an executive producer. The production for this new version has already commenced, with filming starting in June in Los Angeles.

Jessica Alba Joins the Cast

If Jennifer Garner is not stepping back into Jenna's shoes, who will? Speculation suggests that Jessica Alba, recently seen in the series Too Much, has signed on for the remake, as reported by Deadline. However, it remains unconfirmed whether she will play the lead character.

Currently, it is known that Jessica Alba will share the screen with actress Emily Bader (My Lady Jane), along with Logan Lerman (The Perks of Being a Wallflower) and Adeline Rudolph (Mortal Kombat 2). If we are to make educated guesses, it’s likely that Emily Bader, at 29 years old, could portray Jenna Rink, while Logan Lerman, who is 34, might take on the role of Matt Flamhaff. What are your predictions?

The original 13 Going on 30 (2004) is currently available on Netflix!