Could it be that the working world has changed so much since 1980 that Dolly Parton’s high-powered anthem "9 to 5" needs a reboot? Apparently, yes. Dolly Parton herself is leading the charge for a remake of the classic workplace comedy and hopes to bring back the original cast, including Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda. This time, though, she’s hoping for a little more cooperation from the modern-day bosses over at Hollywood.

The remake of '9 to 5' is being produced by none other than Jennifer Aniston through her production company, Echo Films source. Aniston and Parton famously worked together on the 2018 Netflix movie 'Dumplin’', where Aniston was the executive producer and star, while Parton provided the soundtrack source. Apparently, friendship and mutual respect can survive the entertainment industry after all.

Joining Aniston on this exciting project is Diablo Cody, the screenwriter known for movies like 'Juno' and 'Jennifer’s Body'. If anyone can balance humor with a sharp critique of workplace culture, it’s Cody source.

Dolly Parton has expressed a desire to see her iconic song '9 to 5' featured once more in the remake source. After all, the song is practically a character in itself. Who wouldn’t want to hear those catchy piano clinks set the tone for a new generation of overworked, underappreciated office workers?

The idea of a '9 to 5' sequel has come up before but was previously shelved because the script didn’t quite fit for the original cast source. Clearly, updating a film about office dynamics from the pre-email era isn’t as simple as ordering your secretary to pencil you in immediately.

Parton has even suggested that her goddaughter Miley Cyrus would be an excellent choice to step into her original role source. Given Miley’s penchant for bold performances and her inherent Parton DNA, it’s hard to argue with that pick.

However, not everyone is as optimistic about the prospect of rebooting '9 to 5'. Lily Tomlin has expressed skepticism about whether the remake can capture today’s working world source. Let’s face it, the inbox zero quest and Slack notifications would present a whole new set of jokes and headaches.

Adding a somber note to the nostalgic project, Dabney Coleman, who played the iconic, chauvinistic boss in the original film, passed away on May 16 source. Certainly, the reboot would have to find a new boss to torment our beloved trio of office rebels.

Reboots are all the rage in Hollywood, but the key to this particular one lies in whether the original magic can be recaptured or, better yet, updated for today’s #MeToo and pandemic-weary workforce. Between Aniston’s production savvy, Cody’s sharp writing, and Parton’s timeless charm, there’s certainly an opportunity to make this remake resonate.

Dolly Parton, ever the optimist and powerhouse, isn’t ready to clock out just yet. She’s campaigning to ensure that even after all these years, her contributions to the workplace comedy genre are as significant as ever. If she succeeds, we might all be working 9 to 5, just trying to make a living, with some honest-to-goodness laughs along the way.