Jennifer Aniston is ready to pour herself a cup of ambition.
Aniston and her Echo Films partner Kristin Hahn are producing a “9 to 5” reimagining for 20th Century Studios, Variety has confirmed.
The film is currently in development, with Diablo Cody (“Juno,” “Lisa Frankenstein”) working on the latest draft of the “9 to 5” reimagining. Plot details are being kept under wraps.
The original “9 to 5” follows three female office colleagues who decide to exact revenge on their sexist, egotistical boss. Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton and Dabney Coleman starred in the 1980 office satire, directed by Colin Higgins and written by Patricia Resnick. The hit comedy film spawned a sitcom of the same name, which aired on ABC from 1982 to 1983, and in first-run syndication from 1986 to 1988. Parton, Tomlin and Fonda participated in the 2022 documentary “Still Working 9 to 5,” which focuses on the impact of the classic film 40 years later.
Along with writing and performing the song “9 to 5” for the film, Parton wrote the music and lyrics for the Tony-nominated musical adaptation of the same name.
Aniston’s recent producer credits include “The Morning Show,” the “Murder Mystery” film series and “Friends: The Reunion.” She also starred in and executive produced the 2018 dramedy “Dumplin’,” which features a soundtrack album by Parton. Aniston and her “Dumplin’” co-star Danielle Macdonald performed the song “Push and Pull” with Parton for the Netflix film.
Aniston is represented by CAA and Lighthouse Management and Media.
Insneider was first to report the “9 to 5” reimagining at 20th Century Studios.
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