As nostalgia continues to reign in 2022, another 80s movie reboot is on the way. This summer it was reported that Selena Gomez was on board to produce a reboot of the 1988 hit comedy working girl. Sigourney Weaverone of the stars of the original film, weighed in on the upcoming production during Elle’s Women in Hollywood event. The actress told The Hollywood Reporter:
“Go for it. I think it’s a great instinct to want to do that again. It’s kind of an eternal story, you know. But seen in the new light, it’s especially interesting to think that Katharine is cheating on her assistant in today’s world. It would be worse, wouldn’t it? It would really suck. So I don’t know, I’m very excited to see it.”
The original film followed Tess McGill (Melanie Griffith), a smart and ambitious woman who is mistreated by her stockbroker boss. After quitting her job, Tess lands a job as an assistant to Katharine Parker (Weaver). After Katharine’s true nature is revealed, Tess takes over her identity in an effort to advance her professional career. The film also starred Harrison Ford and was directed by Mike Nichols.
The 1988 comedy was a huge box office and critical success, earning six Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director for Nichols, and Best Actress for Griffith. Weaver and Joan Cusack were both nominated for Best Supporting Actress for their roles. Although she didn’t win the Oscar, Weaver took two Golden Globe wins in the same year, including Best Supporting Actress for working girl and Best Actress in Drama for Gorillas in the mist.
Weaver’s Illustrious and Continuing Career
Weaver started acting in the 1970s and became popular for her role in Ridley Scott’s 1979 Alien. She later starred in the film’s sequels: Aliens, Alien 3and Alien Resurrection. Other notable credits include appearances in the Ghostbusters franchise, 1492: Conquest of paradise, ice storm, infamous, and Avatar, among other things. She will appear next in Avatar: The way of the water.
The working girl The reboot is currently in its early stages of development, so much about the film is still unknown, but when asked if she would be open to appearing in the film, Weaver said:
“I wouldn’t force myself on them. I can’t think of what I’d play except the old person running the desk passing by with a stick, [but] I’m sure they [Gomez] could think of anything.”
It is unknown if Gomez will appear in the film, but she will co-produce with 20th Century Studios. Diary of a future president creator Ilana Pena will write the script.