Disney Plus Unveils Trailer for ‘Cheaper by The Dozen’ Reboot

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Film starring Gabrielle Union, Zach Braff debuts March 18

 Disney Plus Monday offered a first look trailer at its upcoming Cheaper By The Dozen reboot film, which debuts on the streaming service March 18.

The film, a reimagining of the 2003 film of the same name starring Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt, follows the exploits of a blended family of 12 as they navigate a hectic home life while simultaneously managing their family business, according to network officials.

Gabrielle Union and Zach Braff star in the movie, based on the novel by Frank Bunker Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey. Executive producers for Cheaper By The Dozen include Kenya Barris, Shawn Levy, Union, Brian Dobbins and Donald J. Lee Jr.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.