Jessica Alba Joins '13 Going on 30' Reboot

Netflix is developing a reboot of the 2004 romantic comedy '13 Going on 30,' with Jessica Alba reportedly joining the cast. The new film will also feature Emily Bader, Logan Lerman, and Adeline Rudolph. Original star Jennifer Garner, who played the adult version of the protagonist, is serving as an executive producer on the project.

Production for the highly anticipated reboot kicked off last month in Los Angeles. While details about Alba's character and the specific storyline of the reboot are being closely guarded, the return of Garner in a key production role signals a strong connection to the original.

The 2004 film, a cultural touchstone, centered on a 13-year-old girl who magically transforms into her 30-year-old self, navigating adulthood and self-discovery. It achieved significant box office success and enduring popularity, making a remake a logical development.

Brett Haley, known for 'People We Meet on Vacation,' is directing the reboot from a script by Hannah Marks and Flora Greeson. Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum are producing, with Garner, Donna Roth, Susan Arnold, Scott Hemming, Alyssa Altman, Marks, Gina Matthews, and Ted Gidlow also involved in producing capacities.