Goldie Hawn must be feeling a bit funky lately, as two of her biggest hits from the 80s, Overboard, and now Private Benjamin, are being remade. Jennifer Lopez and her arse have been confirmed to star in the former, while the much more congenial Anna Faris has now bagged the lead role in the remake of the latter.
Although essentially a fish out of water story of a young woman who inexplicably ends up in the armed forces after her husband buys the farm in the middle of consummating their marriage, it was actually nominated for three Oscars - including a Best Actress nod for Hawn. This time, however, the producers will apparently make it more "Legally Blonde" in tone, so, eh, expect less Oscar nods.
Faris is perfect casting for the Hawn role, though, and certainly makes a lot more sense that JLO and her arse. The Just Friends actress is still waiting on that big movie that will catapult her proper to the A-list.