Netflix's '13 Going on 30' reboot: Adeline Rudolph joins cast
What's the story
Adeline Rudolph, known for Mortal Kombat II, will star alongside Emily Bader and Logan Lerman in the upcoming Netflix reboot of the romantic comedy 13 Going on 30, reported Deadline. The original film, released by Columbia Pictures in 2004, followed a young girl who magically wakes up as her adult self. Jennifer Garner, who starred in the original movie, is returning as an executive producer for this sequel.
Original film
The original film starred Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo
The original 13 Going on 30 starred Garner as the adult version of the main character, opposite Mark Ruffalo. The film was a massive hit, grossing around $96 million worldwide and enjoying immense popularity on home video. Its enduring cultural relevance has led to an inevitable reboot. Meanwhile, Garner recently executive-produced a stage musical adaptation of the film, which premiered at Manchester Opera House last fall.
Reboot information
Meanwhile, here's everything to know about the reboot
The reboot of 13 Going on 30 will be directed by Brett Haley, known for Netflix's hit rom-com People We Meet on Vacation. The screenplay is being penned by Hannah Marks, with Flora Greeson making revisions. Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum are producing for RK Films, while Garner is executive producing along with Donna Roth and Susan Arnold.
Career highlights
Take a look at Rudolph's career
Rudolph is a British actor who recently portrayed Kitana in the Warner Bros. film Mortal Kombat II. She has also appeared in Hellboy: The Crooked Man, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Riverdale, and Resident Evil. In addition to the 13 Going on 30 reboot, she will be seen in Amazon's Reacher spin-off Neagley and the K-pop thriller Perfect Girl.