- Primary Subject: Netflix’s 13 Going on 30 Reboot
- Key Update: Netflix has officially greenlit a reimagining of the 2004 rom-com classic, starring Emily Bader and Logan Lerman.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: March 25, 2026
- Quick Answer: Netflix is rebooting 13 Going on 30 with Emily Bader and Logan Lerman in the lead roles, directed by Brett Haley, and executive produced by Jennifer Garner.
Netflix recently announced that it is working on a reboot of the romantic-comedy classic 13 Going on 30, with People We Meet on Vacation director Brett Haley attached to helm.
The Jennifer Garner-starred romantic-comedy film, which was released in 2004, has become a modern classic in the genre because of its unique concept and the performances and chemistry between Garner and Mark Ruffalo. To this day, it is being referenced in pop culture, and now, it is being reimagined for the modern audience.
Is Jennifer Garner Involved in Netflix's 13 Going on 30 Reboot?
One of the questions that fans have regarding the 13 Going on 30 reboot is whether Jennifer Garner is involved or making an on-screen appearance.
As reported, People We Meet on Vacation star Emily Bader and Logan Lerman are attached to star in Netflix's reboot and play the lead roles of Jenna Rink and Matty Flamhaff for the modern reimagining.
Fortunately for fans of the original, Garner has come on board as the executive producer of the project. It remains to be seen whether she will also have an acting role and play a different character.
"Jennifer Garner being on board as an executive producer, after playing such a big part of what made the original special, is especially meaningful," Haley said in a statement.
"I also couldn’t be more excited to reunite with Emily Bader after People We Meet on Vacation. She and the amazingly talented Logan Lerman are a magical pairing. I feel incredibly lucky to be trusted with something that means so much to so many people."
While there are fans who might be concerned about the reboot, Garner's involvement is an assurance that someone from the original will have a word on the reboot project and make sure that it will live up to the potential.
What to Expect in the 13 Going on 30 Reboot
So far, the plot details of the 13 Going on 30 reboot are still under wraps. The original follows unpopular schoolgirl Jenna Rink, who makes an unusual wish on her birthday. Miraculously, her wish comes true, and the 13-year-old Jenna wakes up the next day as a 30-year-old woman.
"13 Going on 30 is one of those rare, perfect films. Funny, emotional, deeply human, with unforgettable performances from Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo and Judy Greer. I’m a longtime fan, so stepping into this reimagining comes with tremendous responsibility," Brett Haley said of his involvement in the reboot.
So far, Netflix has not set a release window yet for the reboot. For now, stay tuned for more news and updates regarding the project in the coming months.
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