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At Sundance, Molly Ringwald Says John Hughes’ Films Shouldn’t Be Remade

Her stance favors new stories that speak to today’s youth rather than literal reboots.

Overview

  • Speaking to People at Sundance on Jan. 26, Ringwald said Hughes didn’t want his movies remade and she agrees.
  • She noted the films can’t be remade without permission and emphasized that Hughes, who died in 2009 at 59, opposed remakes.
  • Ringwald urged filmmakers to create original works that build on The Breakfast Club’s themes to address this generation’s concerns.
  • She pointed to past critiques about representation and gender in Hughes’ work as reasons to pursue fresh interpretations.
  • While promoting Run Amok, she highlighted a new teen-focused film about a community grappling with a school shooting’s legacy and today’s lockdown reality.