Rebel Wilson Cast as the Lead in a Private Benjamin Remake

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I SUPPORT THIS. Rebel Wilson has reportedly been cast in the Goldie Hawn role in a remake of the 1980 film Private Benjamin. Wilson will play a woman who joins the Marines because she is “going through some hard times.” Hopefully, only the good kind of fat jokes will ensue.

Mark Gordon is producing the movie. New Line is seeking a director.
Hawn portrayed a woman who joins the U.S. Army after her new husband, played by Albert Brooks, dies on their wedding night during sex. Wilson will portray a different character — a redneck who enlists in the Marines to get out of a tough situation.
The original “Private Benjamin,” which also starred Eileen Brennan, was a major hit with $70 million at the domestic box office.

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Glad you’re okay, Jessie J! [E!]


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