Netflix is developing a reboot of the 2004 film 13 Going on 30, featuring Emily Bader and Logan Lerman in lead roles.
Key facts
- •Emily Bader and Logan Lerman are set to star in the 13 Going on 30 reboot.
- •Original star Jennifer Garner is serving as an executive producer for the project.
- •Production for the film officially commenced in Los Angeles in June 2026.
- •Jessica Alba joined the cast in an undisclosed role on July 15.
- •Brett Haley is directing the film, reuniting with Bader after their work on People We Meet on Vacation.
Netflix is moving forward with a reboot of the 2004 romantic comedy 13 Going on 30. The project stars Emily Bader and Logan Lerman, with original film lead Jennifer Garner serving as an executive producer. Directed by Brett Haley, the production officially began in Los Angeles in June 2026.
Cast and Production Details
The reboot features a growing ensemble cast. In addition to Bader and Lerman, Jessica Alba joined the project in an undisclosed role in July 2026. Subsequent casting announcements included Taylor Ortega, Tim Meadows, Dan Bucatinsky, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Owen Thiele, Nasim Pedrad, Supriya Ganesh, Myra Molloy, Charley McCain, Henry Samiri, Audrina Miranda, and Kai Zen. Behind the camera, Brett Haley is directing the film, with a script written by Hannah Marks and revised by Flora Greeson. Production is supported by a team of executive producers, including Garner, Marks, Donna Roth, Susan Arnold, Scott Hemming, and Alyssa Altman, alongside producers Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum.
Development and Scope
While plot details remain undisclosed, director Brett Haley has described the project as a "reimagining" of the original film. The 2004 movie followed 13-year-old Jenna Rink, who wished to be "thirty, flirty, and thriving" and subsequently woke up in her adult body. Speculation regarding the involvement of original cast members has been fueled by sightings of Jennifer Garner and Judy Greer filming a scene together in July 2026. Emily Bader was also observed on set alongside them.
Timeline
- March 24Deadline reported that Netflix is rebooting the film with Emily Bader and Logan Lerman.
- June 2026Production for the reboot officially started in Los Angeles.
- July 15News broke that Jessica Alba had joined the ensemble cast.
- July 16Taylor Ortega, Tim Meadows, and Dan Bucatinsky were announced as additions to the cast.
- July 22Deadline reported a further wave of nine additional cast members joining the film.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Elle.
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