Taylor Ortega, Tim Meadows, Dan Bucatinsky Join Netflix's '13 Going on 30' Reboot
The trio join Jessica Alba in the upcoming sequel, with production already underway in Los Angeles.
“Taylor Ortega ( Big Mistakes), Tim Meadows ( Peacemaker ) and Dan Bucatinsky ( The Comeback ) have come aboard for undisclosed roles in Netflix ‘s 13 Going on 30 reboot.”
Taylor Ortega, Tim Meadows, and Dan Bucatinsky have joined the cast of Netflix's upcoming reboot of the 2004 film 13 Going on 30. According to Deadline, the trio have come aboard for undisclosed roles in the sequel.
They join the previously announced cast members Emily Bader, Logan Lerman, Adeline Rudolph, and Jessica Alba. Details about the plot and their specific characters have not been revealed.
Production on the project kicked off in Los Angeles last month. The original film's star, Jennifer Garner, is onboard as an executive producer.
Who is behind the camera?
Brett Haley is directing from a script by Hannah Marks, with revisions by Flora Greeson. Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum are producing for RK Films, with Garner executive producing alongside Donna Roth, Susan Arnold, Scott Hemming, Alyssa Altman, Gina Matthews, and Ted Gidlow.
The 2004 romantic comedy starred Jennifer Garner as a 13-year-old girl who magically wakes up as her 30-year-old self, navigating adulthood while rediscovering her true identity. The film grossed roughly $96 million in theaters and has remained a cultural touchstone, leading to this new adaptation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the recent projects for the new cast members?
Taylor Ortega was recently seen on CBS's Ghosts and Netflix's Big Mistakes. Tim Meadows stars in CBS's DMV and appears in HBO Max's Peacemaker. Dan Bucatinsky recently appeared in HBO's Hacks and starred in The Comeback.
Is the original '13 Going on 30' available to stream?
The reference report does not specify the current streaming home for the original 2004 film starring Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo.
Who is directing the reboot?
Brett Haley, known for Netflix's People We Meet on Vacation, is directing the 13 Going on 30 reboot.
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