‘Baby Boom’ Remake: Everything We Know About the New Take on Diane Keaton’s Beloved Comedy

From The Godfather films to Annie Hall, from The First Wives’ Club to Something’s Gotta Give, legendary actress Diane Keaton left an indelible mark on cinema and beyond. (Keaton died in Santa Monica, California, on October 11, 2025, at age 79.) And one of the late, great star’s most beloved titles isBaby Boom, the 1987 comedy directed by Charles Shyer and co-written with Nancy Meyers that stars Keaton as a career woman who unexpectedly inherits the baby girl of a long-lost cousin.

Keaton’s performance as high-powered management consultant J.C. “Tiger Lady” Wiatt was one of her most iconic roles, earning the star a Golden Globe nomination and praise from critics. Pauline Kael of The New Yorker wrote at the time: “Keaton is smashing: The Tiger Lady’s having all this drive is played for farce and Keaton keeps you alert to every shade of pride and panic the character feels. She’s an ultra-feminine executive, a wide-eyed charmer, with a breathless ditziness that may remind you of Jean Arthur in The More the Merrier.”

So, understandably, that makes whoever is going to play Keaton’s character in a Baby Boom remake all the more daunting, especially now that news has hit that Michael Showalter (The Big Sick, Wet Hot American Summer) is creating a contemporary reimagining of the 1987 fan favorite.

It’s still early days on the upcoming comedy film, but here’s everything we know so far about the Baby Boom remake.

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Is a Baby Boom remake happening?

Yes, a Baby Boom remake is in the works — as reported by Variety in November 2025, Amazon MGM has tapped comedian-filmmaker Michael Showalter (Oh. What. Fun., Verity) to direct a fresh, modern take on the original Diane Keaton vehicle. Showalter’s Semi-Formal will produce the remake, alongside Stacey Sher for Shiny Penny.

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What will the Baby Boom remake be about?

Though an official synopsis hasn’t yet been released for the Baby Boom remake, it’s highly likely that the upcoming reboot will follow the original’s conceit.

The 1987 Baby Boom centers on super-yuppie J.C. Wiatt, whose busy, child-averse NYC life is upended when she unexpectedly becomes sole guardian to the 14-year-old baby girl of a late, distant relative. Soon, she’s forced to juggle her demanding corporate career with the harsh realities and profound wonders of motherhood, leading her to question if it’s really possible to have it all.

Who will be in the cast of the Baby Boom remake?

So far, no actors are attached to the already announced Baby Boom remake. The original Baby Boom cast included Diane Keaton, Sam Shephard, Harold Ramis, Sam Wanamaker and James Spader, among others.

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When is the Baby Boom remake coming out?

As of press time, a release date for the Baby Boom remake has not been announced.

Is there a trailer for the Baby Boom remake?

Filming has not yet begun for the Baby Boom reboot, and therefore a trailer has not dropped just yet. However, Parade will keep you up to date on all developments regarding the upcoming remake.

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