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Dolly Parton Confirms Musical Role in Jennifer Aniston’s '9 to 5' Remake

While declining an on-screen role, Parton endorses the updated script and offers her iconic song and new music for the project.

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Overview

  • Jennifer Aniston is producing a modern remake of the 1980 comedy '9 to 5,' with Diablo Cody writing the screenplay.
  • Dolly Parton has read the script, describing it as a fresh take that reflects today's workplace dynamics, including remote work and gig economies.
  • Parton confirmed she will not appear on-screen, citing her age and the trio's decision to step back from acting roles in the remake.
  • The country music legend has offered her original song '9 to 5' for the project and expressed interest in contributing additional or reworked music.
  • The remake remains in development with no release date announced, as Aniston and Cody aim to modernize the film's themes of gender inequality and office injustice.