DON’T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER’S DEAD Remake Teaser Trailer starring June Squibb and Nicole Richie

A remake of the 1991 classic Don’t tell mom the babysitter died is in the works, and the actresses Nicole Richie (Spindle, Bless this mess) AND June Squibb (Nebraska, Thelma) are leading the ensemble included Jermaine Fowler (Superior Donuts), comedian Mrs. PatOlympic Gus Kenworthyand the new arrivals Simone Joy Jones, Donielle Tremaine Hansley, Miles Fowler, Ianta Richardson AND Tyriq Withers.

Like the original film, “Don’t tell mom the babysitter died follows 17-year-old Tanya (Jones), who plans to vacation in Europe with her friends before going to college in the fall. But her mother (Mrs. Pat) decides to go on a wellness retreat in Thailand, so Tanya is forced to stay at home with her brothers. When, as the title suggests, their elderly babysitter (Squibb) dies unexpectedly, Tanya finds work for an ambitious woman named Rose (Ritchie). While juggling work, family and a complicated romance, Tanya faces adulthood at the cost of her last summer of freedom.

Wade Allain-Marcus he directed the reboot from a script by Ted Lasso writer Chuck Hayward. Iconic Events Releasing will debut the film exclusively in theaters on April 12. It was produced with BET+ and will arrive on the streaming service at a later date.

The original film, starring Christina Applegate, Joanna Cassidy AND Josh Carleswas directed by Stefano Herek and written by Neil Landau AND Tara Ison. It was not a critical or commercial success, grossing $25 million against a $10 million budget. But in the following decades it became a cult.

I loved the original film and this looks like it could really be a fun update. Check out the teaser for the new film below and let us know what you think!

via: Variety