Jennifer Aniston’s *9 to 5* Remake Stalls as A-List Costar Search…

Jennifer Aniston’s remake of *9 to 5* is struggling to find A-list co-stars, putting the project in jeopardy. With Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney booked and the film needing ‘cool’ factor through the right director, hopes are fading. Despite setbacks, Aniston remains determined, supported by original cast members.

Jennifer Aniston’s highly anticipated remake of 9 to 5 seems to be hitting more snags than a knitting class. Sources say she’s struggling to land an A-list co-star, and the clock is ticking. If she can’t find a big name, this project might be headed for the recycling bin, which, let’s be honest, would be a real bummer for those of us still enjoying 80s nostalgia.

An insider revealed, “Jen loves the 9 to 5 script but attaching other A-listers besides herself has proven challenging.” This would-be comedy blockbuster is, apparently, not quite grabbing the interest of younger actors who would make the film appealing to both older and younger audiences. With Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney at the top of the wish list, it would seem a no-brainer. But alas, they’re busy – booked for the next two to three years. The insider added, “The 9 to 5 brand doesn’t hold a lot of cultural currency for actors under the age of 40.” Ouch.

Aniston’s production company, Echo Films, was originally poised to bring this “reimagining” to life, spearheaded by a film that starred the brilliant Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton. Those legendary secretaries stood up against their notoriously annoying boss, Dabney Coleman, and made quite the statement. Jennifer’s faced a rather daunting task trying to recapture that magic.

Now, it’s not just about finding a star or two. Jen’s also on the lookout for a director to give this project a nice jolt of ‘cool’. She reportedly hopes to work with a female director, but there’s a slim pickings list. “She’ll need some out-of-the-box thinking to score a green light for this project,” a source said, without a hint of pressure!

Originally, the plan was to start filming this year while she took a break from her TV gig on The Morning Show, a perfect little side project for Ms. Aniston. Sadly, that didn’t pan out and her hopes to shoot 9 to 5 this year were dashed. The source assured us, however, that Jennifer isn’t throwing in the towel just yet. Let’s keep our fingers crossed!

To add a bit of good cheer, two stars from the original film are cheering her on. Lily Tomlin acknowledged, “We hope she has great success. It’s a hard nut to crack because the issues are somewhat different.” Jane Fonda also expressed her hopes, saying, “I hope she does it.” Can we get a group cheer for Jennifer?

In summary, Jennifer Aniston’s *9 to 5* remake is still in need of some major star power and director cool-factor to succeed. Despite struggles finding the right A-list co-stars and missing her initial filming schedule, the actress remains determined. With some support from original cast members, there’s a glimmer of hope that this project could eventually get off the ground. Fingers crossed, folks!

Original Source: www.nationalenquirer.com