Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda in Nine To Five (9 to 5) in 1980. DOLLY PARTON MAKES 50 YEARS AS GRAND OLE OPRY MEMBER "All these years we've talked about doing a sequel to 9 to 5, but it never made any real sense," Parton said. Although the classic comedy 9 to 5 was first released almost four decades ago, an official sequel is reportedly in the works. Dolly Parton Reveals Why '9 to 5' Sequel Was Dropped. 10/31/2019 Moviestore Collection/Shutterstock. Sad news, Dolly Parton fans! Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton are getting the band back together. Fonda starred in the 1980 film with Dolly Parton and Lily Tomlin and said the trio "are intending" to be in the sequel. Jane Fonda has confirmed that a sequel to hit movie 9 to 5 is in the works. On Wednesday, Fonda announced that the trio will indeed reunite for a sequel to the 1980 comedy 9 to 5. Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton are all expected to reprise their "9 to 5" roles for the planned sequel, and Fonda says in some ways things have gotten worse since the original workplace comedy was released nearly 40 years ago. The country music icon has announced that the long-awaited 9 to 5 sequel plans, starring Parton along with former co-stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, has been dropped, due to issues with the new script.But while the news is disappointing, the 73-year-old hints there is a new collaboration in the works with her former co-stars.