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There have been discussions to revive the 1980 film 9 to 5 with Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda for years. In 2018, Fonda announced that a sequel to the popular film was in the works and that she, alongside her two co-stars, would reprise their roles in the new film. Unfortunately, Parton confirmed that the project was abandoned later that year because the writers were unable to get a perfect script.
There are big shoes to fill like the original 9 to 5 remains one of the highest-grossing box office comedies of all time, earning over $100 million (which would be around $300 million today). The original followed three women, played by Parton, Tomlin and Fonda, who work for a horrible boss played by Dabney Coleman. The film spawned a five-season series starring Rita Moreno, Rachel Dennison (Parton’s real-life sister) and Valerie Curtin, as well as a Broadway musical and, of course, made “9 to 5 ” one of Parton’s most iconic hit songs.
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As of now, details about the new remake are scarce, but it has been said that Friends Star Jennifer Aniston will produce through her company Echo Films with partner Kristin Hahn. Oscar-winning writer Diablo Cody will pen the screenplay. She has written films such as Juno, Jennifer’s body and more recently Lisa Frankenstein.
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Echo Films has previously produced well-received films such as Murder Mystery 2, Cake And Dumplin’. Aniston collaborated with Parton for the film Dumplin’ where Parton performed an original song called “Push and Pull” with the film’s star Danielle Macdonald and Aniston. We will keep you informed of any new updates on the 9 to 5 remake, including casting and plot details. Would you be interested in a 9 to 5 remake or sequel or should they just leave all these classic films alone?
