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Mean Girls is the movie of the 2000s. With a killer cast (hello, Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams) and some of the most quotable lines ever (“That’s why her hair is so big… it’s full of secrets”), we can watch it any time of year.
Tina Fey told Playbill in 2020 that the Mean Girls musical (which opened on Broadway in 2017) was getting its own screen adaptation, and we’ve been on pins and needles for each and every update. We’ve seen all of the recent movie musicals like In The Heights, Dear Evan Hansen, and West Side Story, and we know this new film is going to be so fetch — especially considering some of the Broadway cast are reprising their roles.
Keep reading for everything we know about the Mean Girls musical film, and check out our Mean Girls DIY costume for how to add some Plastic energy to your everyday look.
Watch The Mean Girls Musical Trailer
The trailer for Mean Girls shows us some super bright costumes and classic high school chaos. Plus, it's also got some of our favorite TikTokers like Chris Olsen, and familiar faces like The Office's Jenna Fischer and Tina Fey. It wouldn't be a gen-Z retelling without some Olivia Rodrigo in the background! We literally cannot wait for this film.
Who’s starring in the Mean Girls musical?
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This cast is full of amazing names like Angourie Rice (Honor Society), Auli’i Cravalho (Moana), and Jaquel Spivey (Broadway’s A Strange Loop). The Office’s Jenna Fischer and The Summer I Turned Pretty’s Chris Briney are also set to star, while Mean Girls musical alums Reneé Rapp (Regina George) and Ashley Park (Gretchen Weiners Original Broadway Cast) have also joined the cast. Ashley Park plays Cady's French teacher, which is a hilarious nod to her stint on Emily in Paris. Oui oui!
Reneé + Meg Make Magic For The Mean Girls Musical Movie
Reneé Rapp (AKA Regina) and Megan Thee Stallion made dropped their collaborative track "Not My Fault" on Friday, December 15. These two gals are musical powerhouses in their own respect, so it's thrilling to see them come together to build the film's score!
Watch The Video For "Not My Fault"
Reneé Rapp and Megan Thee Stallion look stunning in the video for "Not My Fault!" With their blonde tresses and outfits featuring different shades of pink, it's the ultimate nod to "On Wednesdays, we wear pink!" We predict the color pink will continue trending along with cute hair accessories this year.
What is Mean Girls about?
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Mean Girls follows former homeschooler Cady through her first year at public high school. She only needs one day to understand that a trio of popular girls called the Plastics run the school. With the help of her new friends Janis and Damien, Cady decides to infiltrate the group and bring down the hierarchy from the inside.
How old is Cady Heron?
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In Mean Girls, Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) is 16 years old when she transfers to North Shore High School.
Are they remaking Mean Girls?
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This Mean Girls musical isn’t a remake – at least not in the traditional sense. The new film will be a stage-to-screen adaptation based on the 2017 Broadway show.
Is there going to be a Mean Girls 3?
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As of now, there are no plans for a Mean Girls 3 (the sequel to the original released in 2011). However, with a new cast, as well as a soundtrack that isn’t in the original Mean Girls, this adaptation will feel like a whole new movie.
Who else is in the film?
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We don’t have confirmation whether the OG quartet of the film will return for the adaptation, but according to Amanda Seyfried, all four would love to make a cameo in the Mean Girls musical.
"I'm still hoping for a miracle," Amanda says in an interview with ET. "It's not really up to us. Is it? All four of us are in. 100% into it."
Tina Fey and Tim Meadows starred as Ms. Norbury and Principal Duvall in the original film, respectively, and are returning in the same roles.
When does the Mean Girls musical movie come out?
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The Mean Girls musical movie will hit theaters on January 12, 2024, and we're so excited to see it!
Where can I watch Mean Girls?
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The new adaptation will hit theaters on January 12, 2024 before it'll become available on Paramount+. You can watch the original Mean Girls on Amazon Prime.
Who’s writing the music for the Mean Girls musical?
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The 2017 Broadway show was written by Jeff Richmond (music) and Nell Benjamin (lyrics). We can’t wait to hear our favorite songs like “Apex Predator” and “World Burn.”
Listen To The Mean Girls Original Broadway Cast Recording Here
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