Dolly Parton is clocking out of the acting game for the upcoming to remake, but she’s doing it with her signature wit and a whole lot of love for Jennifer Aniston.
Ever since news broke in April that Aniston’s Echo Films is reimagining the workplace classic—with a script by Oscar winner Diablo Cody—fans have been desperate to know if the original trio would return.
While the “Jolene” singer, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin have spent years trying to get a sequel off the ground, Dolly has finally confirmed that they likely won’t be appearing in this new “reimagining.”
“We have no plans to be in that,” the country legend recently told HuffPost, effectively breaking the internet’s heart.
But in true Dolly fashion, her reasoning is both relatable and hilarious. The -year-old icon joked that she’s perfectly happy to leave the screen time to the next generation.
“I think a lot of it is that, you know, we’re all older now,” she quipped. “We’re not gonna look that good on the big screen. All of us up there with all those beautiful, young, fresh people… so I don’t know.”
Despite the lack of a cameo, Dolly has already given the project her stamp of approval after getting an early look at the script.
She described the new version as a “really good” and “different take” that updates the office dynamic for the modern world.
And while she might not be putting on the heels to play Doralee Rhodes again, she’s more than ready to provide the soundtrack.
Dolly shared that she and Jennifer have been “friends through the years,” and she has already offered up her musical services to the Friends alum.
“I told her, I said, ‘You’re more than welcome to use my song ” to ,” and if you need some additional songs, or if you need the ” to ” song rewritten or reworked, you know, to do that,’” she revealed.
As for who will step into her iconic role? Dolly doesn’t have a specific name in mind, but she has total faith in Jennifer’s casting choices.
“I’m sure that they’ll find some great person,” she said. “I don’t have anyone myself in mind for it, but there’s somebody out there.”
This isn’t the only classic project Dolly is currently shepherding back to life. The star, who was an uncredited producer on the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer, is also gearing up for that show’s highly anticipated reboot.
“I will be as involved as I need to be, or as I can be,” she stated of the Buffy project. “I don’t know yet, but I’m excited about the fact that they’re bringing that back.”
Whether it’s slaying vampires or tackling the corporate world, Dolly Parton remains the ultimate boss—even if she’s doing it from the recording studio this time around.
