logan lerman is set to star in Netflix’s feature reboot of “13 Going on 30, ” alongside Emily Bader, with Brett Haley directing. The project is moving forward with Jennifer Garner, the original film’s lead, attached as an executive producer. As of 10: 00 a. m. ET on March 24, 2026, plot details for the reboot have not been revealed.
What is confirmed right now
Netflix’s new take on “13 Going on 30” will be a feature reboot led by Bader and logan lerman, with Haley helming the film. The script is from Hannah Marks, with revisions by Flora Greeson. Producers include Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum for RK Films, while executive producers include Jennifer Garner, Donna Roth, Susan Arnold, Scott Hemming for Revolution Studios, Alyssa Altman for RK Films, and Marks.
Multiple key creative roles are now publicly set: Haley is directing, Marks is credited on the script with Greeson revising, and Garner’s executive producer role ties the reboot directly to the legacy of the original film. The logline and story specifics remain under wraps, leaving the central question—how this version reimagines the premise—unanswered for now.
Logan Lerman and Emily Bader at the center of the reimagining
Haley,, framed the reboot as a high-stakes handoff, calling “13 Going on 30” “one of those rare, perfect films, ” describing it as “funny, emotional, deeply human, ” and praising the “unforgettable performances” in the original. He also emphasized the significance of Garner’s involvement, saying her participation as executive producer is “especially meaningful” given her role in what made the first film resonate.
Haley also spotlighted the new pairing, saying Bader and logan lerman are “a magical pairing, ” and added that he feels “incredibly lucky” to be trusted with a film that “means so much to so many people. ”
The project also continues Haley’s working relationship with Bader following “People We Meet on Vacation, ” which he directed and where Bader starred. That reunion appears to be a central building block in how the reboot is being assembled—locking a director-star collaboration while adding logan lerman as the other lead.
Immediate reactions from the creative team
Brett Haley, Director, described the tone he believes defined the original film and the weight of revisiting it: “13 Going on 30 is one of those rare, perfect films… I’m a longtime fan, so stepping into this reimagining comes with tremendous responsibility. ” He also underscored the continuity element of the reboot’s leadership, noting: “Jennifer Garner being on board as an executive producer… is especially meaningful. ”
Haley added: “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. ”
Quick context on the original film and why this reboot matters
The original “13 Going on 30, ” released in April 2004, centered on teenage Jenna Rink, who makes a wish and wakes up as her 30-year-old self, played by Jennifer Garner. The film earned $96 million at the global box office and featured Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer, and Andy Serkis.
Screenwriter Josh Goldsmith, who wrote the original with Cathy Yuspa, previously acknowledged there had been conversations over the years about reviving the property, noting that while discussions happened, “nothing has quite clicked yet. ”
What’s next
The next concrete developments to watch will be any official release of plot details, additional casting, and production timing from Netflix. For now, the headline is the package: Haley directing, Bader and logan lerman starring, and Garner executive producing—a combination that sets a clear creative lane even as the story remains tightly sealed.
