Emily Bader, Logan Lerman to star in '13 Going on 30' reboot at Netflix

The 2004 romantic comedy classic is getting a new adaptation on the streaming platform.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 12:15am

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Netflix has announced that a reboot of the 2004 romantic comedy film "13 Going on 30" is in the works, with Emily Bader and Logan Lerman set to star as the main couple. The new version will be directed by Brett Haley, who previously worked with Bader on the Netflix rom-com "People We Meet on Vacation". Jennifer Garner, the lead actress in the original film, will serve as an executive producer on the project.

Why it matters

The original "13 Going on 30" was a beloved and successful romantic comedy that resonated with audiences. A reboot of the film on a major streaming platform like Netflix has the potential to introduce the story to a new generation of viewers and capitalize on the continued popularity of the genre.

The details

The plot details for the new "13 Going on 30" reboot are being kept under wraps, but the original film followed teenager Jenna, played by Jennifer Garner, who makes a wish on her 13th birthday and wakes up the next morning living as a 30-year-old woman working as an editor at a fashion magazine. The 2004 version also starred Judy Greer, Andy Serkis, Christa B. Allen and Sean Marquette.

  • The original "13 Going on 30" film was released in 2004.
  • Netflix announced the reboot on Tuesday, March 25, 2026.

The players

Emily Bader

An actress who will star as the lead in the "13 Going on 30" reboot for Netflix.

Logan Lerman

An actor who will co-star with Emily Bader in the "13 Going on 30" reboot for Netflix.

Brett Haley

The director who will helm the "13 Going on 30" reboot for Netflix, having previously worked with Emily Bader on the Netflix rom-com "People We Meet on Vacation".

Jennifer Garner

The lead actress from the original 2004 "13 Going on 30" film, who will serve as an executive producer on the Netflix reboot.

Netflix

The streaming platform that is producing and releasing the reboot of "13 Going on 30".

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The takeaway

The reboot of the beloved 2004 romantic comedy "13 Going on 30" on Netflix represents an opportunity to introduce the story to a new generation of viewers and capitalize on the continued popularity of the genre. With a talented cast and director attached, and the involvement of the original film's lead actress, the reboot has the potential to recapture the magic of the original while putting a fresh spin on the classic premise.