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Marks' New Netflix Reboot & Film Successes
9 Apr
Summary
- Marks is writing and producing Netflix's '13 Going on 30' reboot.
- She adapted 'Eloise' for Netflix, starring Ryan Reynolds.
- Marks directed 'Turtles All the Way Down' for HBO Max.
Kirsten Johnson Marks has established herself as a versatile talent in Hollywood, excelling as an actress, writer, and director. She is currently writing and executive producing Netflix's highly anticipated reboot of '13 Going on 30,' with Jennifer Garner also attached as an executive producer.
Marks recently completed production on another film for Netflix, an adaptation of the beloved children's book 'Eloise.' This project features Ryan Reynolds in a starring and producing capacity, with Amy Sherman-Palladino directing.
Her directorial work includes the HBO Max film 'Turtles All the Way Down,' based on John Green's novel, which premiered in May 2025. She also directed 'Don't Make Me Go' for Amazon, which debuted at the Tribeca Festival. Marks' indie comedy 'Mark, Mary & Some Other People' earned her a Best Screenplay Award at the 2021 Tribeca Festival.
As an actress, Marks is set to appear opposite Naomi Watts in Neon's 'The Housewife,' scheduled for release later in 2026. Her previous acting credits include appearances in 'Dinner in America' and 'I Used to Go Here,' both of which premiered in 2020.
