Private Benjamin (1980 film) and Williams reprised their roles, those of Captain Doreen Lewis and Sergeant L. C. Ross respectively, from the film for the television series. In March 2010, Anna Faris was originally cast to portray Judy Benjamin in a remake of "Private Benjamin" from New Line Cinema, but in May 2014, it was confirmed that Rebel Wilson would portray Benjamin in the remake. Amy Talkington was in talks to write the script, which was to update both the story and the screenplay on which Harvey Miller, Nancy Meyers, and Charles Shyer had initially written in collaboration, and Mark Gordon was set to
Benjamin Emmons Benjamin Emmons Benjamin Emmons (May 11, 1777 – March 8, 1843) was a businessman and civic leader in Vermont and Missouri in the early 1800s. He served as a member of Vermont's state house, as the State Auditor, and in both houses of the Missouri Legislature. One of numerous family members across several generations to carry the name, Benjamin Emmons was born in Woodstock, Vermont on May 11, 1777. He was often called Benjamin Emmons, Jr. to distinguish him from his father. His father, also named Benjamin Emmons, was often referred to as Benjamin Emmons, Sr., or Deacon Benjamin Emmons.