Jennifer Aniston is producing a remake of the classic 1980 comedy 9 to 5 for 20th Century Studios, and Diablo Cody (Juno, Lisa Frankenstein) is currently wiring the script.
The original film starred Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton and Dabney Coleman, and it follows three female office colleagues who decide to exact revenge on their sexist, egotistical boss.
Fed up with their boss’ behavior, the trio team up to transform their oppressive workplace into a more equitable and supportive environment.
Through a series of hilarious and unforeseen events, which includes accidentally kidnapping their boss, the women make changes in the office that improve productivity and morale.
The movie was a big hit and in 1982 there was a sitcom that was made which aired on ABC. Tomlin and Fonda also participated in the 2022 documentary Still Working 9 to 5, which focuses on the impact of the classic film 40 years later.
There are no details on what this reimagining will entail, but the original film is a great and funny movie and a classic. Good luck to the creative team trying to make a better film than what that original movie delivered.
Source: Variety