That '9 to 5' Sequel Really is Happening With Original Cast Jane Fonda Says

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Jane Fonda was part of the TCA summer press tour in Los Angeles today, and she happened to comment on the proposed 9 to 5 sequel that has been on-again-off-again.

That '9 to 5' Sequel Really is Happening With Original Cast Jane Fonda Says

Back in February we reported (like most sites did) that there was a sequel in the works, with original 9 to 5 writer Patricia Resnick teaming with actress/writer Rashida Jones to pen a new script for the original cast.

Today, Fonda offered an update, saying that her current role with the film is as an executive producer, and that she and co-star Lily Tomlin are "working with the writers".

She went on to say that as of right now, "Dolly [Parton], Lily and I are all intending to be in it."

It's been almost 40 years since the original film, released in 1980, took a stab at surrealistic comedy surrounding women in the workplace. Fonda continued:

"I'm sorry to say the situation is worse today,""Today a lot of the work force is hired by an outside company. Who do you talk to if you have a problem?"

As to the current climate after the beginning of the #MeToo movement, Fonda said that she does think sexual harassment "will tend to drop," and that "guys are scared."

Considering everything happening right now, 9 to 5 would be a perfect title to get a sequel. We look forward to seeing it happen.

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Bleeding Cool News Editor Mary Anne Butler (Mab, for short) has been part of the fast-paced world of journalism since she was 15, getting her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (where she is still Editor-in-Chief), and most recently Bleeding Cool. 

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