Jennifer Aniston's 9 to 5 Remake: Confirmation & Everything We Know (2024)

Perhaps one of the most beloved comedies of the 1980s, 9 to 5 is getting a brand-new remake with Friends alum Jennifer Aniston producing. Premiering in 1980, the film concerns three women who work under a tyrannical boss and decide to teach him a lesson in humility. The hilarious workplace farce was anchored by the trio of performances by Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin but managed to be just as poignant as it was hilarious. Touching on issues like workplace discrimination and sexism, 9 to 5 still manages to be powerful today.

Unlike many other poignant comedies which take a while to build an audience, 9 to 5 was an immediate success and was even the highest-grossing comedy of 1980. Parton's turn as an actor made her a beloved figure outside of the country music sphere, and the title song provided by Parton herself is still one of the most popular tracks in the singer's arsenal. Plans for a sequel were announced in the late 2010s but have since completely stalled, but now 9 to 5 has a chance to return in a brand-new remake.

The 9 To 5 Remake Latest News

Dolly Parton Wants To Appear

Ever the ambassador, the latest news sees Dolly Parton express her interest in returning for the 9 to 5 remake (via USA Today). Parton's career as an actor was launched by her debut role as Doralee in the classic '80s comedy, and she is interested in making some sort of appearance in the new film. When asked about the prospect of a remake, Parton said "I'm hoping they use my song and I'm hoping they might find a way to have Lily, Jane and me come back in." With no cast announcements made thus far, a cameo from the original trio is always possible.

The 9 To 5 Remake Is Confirmed

A Sequel Was Also Planned But Has Since Been Canned

Rumblings of a follow-up to 9 to 5 began back in 2018 with hints concerning a sequel involving the original trio of actors from the 1980 film. However, those plans seemingly stalled and have largely been usurped by the announcement of a 9 to 5 remake from Jennifer Aniston's production company (via The Hollywood Reporter). Details are rather slim concerning the project, but Aniston will oversee alongside her producing partner Kristin Hahn under the Echo Films banner. Juno scribe Diablo Cody has been tapped to pen the screenplay for the modern re-imagining.

Who Is Making The 9 To 5 Remake?

Jennifer Aniston Is Producing

Even if a director and cast haven't been found yet, the 9 to 5 remake already has some big names behind the scenes. First, Friends alum Jennifer Aniston will co-produce the movie under her Echo Films banner, and she has recently overseen the production of movies like Murder Mystery 2 for Netflix. It's unclear if Aniston plans to appear in the film, and she has previously pulled double duty in the aforementioned Netflix sequel.

The other major name attached to 9 to 5 is noted screenwriter and director Diablo Cody who first rose to prominence by winning an Oscar for 2007's Juno. Besides the classic 2000s coming-of-age drama, Cody has earned acclaim for writing the cult classic series The United States of Tara and for her underrated horror gem, Jennifer's Body. Cody's concise and witty voice is perfect for a modernized version of 9 to 5, and she will likely be able to view the classic themes through a more contemporary lens.

The 9 To 5 Remake Story Details

How Will The Remake Modernize The Classic Movie?

Though 9 to 5 was sidesplitting in its own right, the real power of the '80s classic is that it showed empowered women fighting back against an unfair system. That message resonated with viewers back then, and continues to do so today, and it creates the biggest challenge for a modern remake. Many of the same issues tackled in the original are still around today, but the landscape has changed and new issues have arisen.

The remake of 9 to 5 will have to address some of these new additions, while also staying true to the basic themes and premise of the original. With all that said, the movie will likely follow a group of women who are fed up with their boss, and decide to fight back against the rampant sexism and discrimination they face in the workplace. Since the workplace has changed dramatically since 1980s, the remake could tackle the changing landscape of labor in the 21st century.

9 to 5

PG

Comedy

Three secretaries, fed up with their overbearing and chauvinistic boss, concoct a scheme to get even. Initially just daydreaming about retaliation, circ*mstances lead them to actually capture their boss and run the office in his absence.

Director

Colin Higgins

Release Date

December 19, 1980

Writers

Patricia Resnick , Colin Higgins

Cast

Jane Fonda , Lily Tomlin , Dolly Parton , Dabney Coleman , Sterling Hayden , Elizabeth Wilson , Henry Jones , Lawrence Pressman

Runtime

109 Minutes

Main Genre

Comedy