Molly Ringwald opposes remakes of John Hughes films

Molly Ringwald gained fame in director John Hughes‘ iconic '80s coming-of-age films, but the seasoned actress believes that other filmmakers should avoid remaking movies like The Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles.

The Run Amok actress discussed the idea of revisiting the renowned writer-director’s legacy with People, expressing her preference for seeing creators offer contemporary interpretations of themes explored in his projects.

"Well, they can't be [remade] without the consent of John Hughes [who passed away at 59 from a heart attack in 2009], and he was against remaking the films,” Ringwald explained to the publication. “And frankly, I think they’re best left as they are.” (Hughes' two sons, John III and James, would presumably have the authority over such matters.)

Additionally, the Riverdale veteran stated, “I believe if someone wants to create something, it would be better if they take inspiration from Breakfast Club and expand on it, reflecting the issues of this era instead of trying to revive something from another period.”

Last year, during a 40th anniversary reunion for the 1985 classic film, Ringwald shared the same views regarding possible remakes: “Personally, I don’t support remaking that film. It’s very much a product of its era. It’s noticeably homogenous; there’s little representation of different ethnicities, and we don’t address topics like gender, none of which truly depict today’s world.”

At that time, she also noted, “I’m all for films inspired by others, that develop further and reflect current realities. I’d love to see movies inspired by The Breakfast Club yet taking new directions.”