Dolly Parton Weighs in on a '9 to 5' Remake and Whether She'll Appear on-Screen
- Dolly Parton, a country music icon, supports the upcoming remake of the 1980 film 9 to 5 but will not star in it or appear on screen with her original co-stars.
- Dolly Parton revealed that she, along with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, had long attempted to create a sequel to their original film, but due to their age and noticeable differences in appearance, they will not be appearing alongside Jennifer Aniston in the upcoming remake.
- The remake will be written by Diablo Cody, known for Juno, and Parton praised its updated script, which reflects modern office life and offers a new take on the story.
- Parton noted that although the original cast won’t appear in the remake, the team behind Jennifer Aniston’s version expressed interest in their participation to some degree. She also offered to create new music or update the classic 9 to 5 song and welcomed its use in the project.
- Parton mentioned she plans to be as involved as possible, though she humorously noted that, given their age, she and her co-stars might not visually fit in alongside the younger cast members on screen.
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Dolly Parton reveals her involvement in Jennifer Aniston's '9 to 5' reboot and whether that includes a starring role
The country music icon and star of the original cult classic film and shared her candid thoughts on the remake and whether she'll appear in the new movie.
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