‘Mean Girls’ Musical Movie Details: New Trailer Promises ‘These Aren’t Your Mother’s Mean Girls’

• “Mean Girls” was an iconic teen comedy released in 2004.
• A Broadway version proved to be a huge success.
• A highly anticipated film version of the musical is also in the works.
• Tina Fey is expected to return to her iconic role, even if other stars are not returning.
• The film will be released in theaters in January 2024.

The year was 2020 when Tina Fey first announced plans for a reprisal of his beloved 2004 comedy, Bad Girls. And by the end of 2022, a solid plan was already in place, with the Saturday night live legend who announced the cast in December of that year. “I’m very excited to bring Bad Girls Return to the big screen”, the 30 rock star said Manifest of the next project in 2020. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see how much the film and musical have meant to audiences. I spent 16 years with these characters. “They are my Marvel universe and I love them very much.”

But since the original film took the movie world by storm with its ferocious sense of humor and unapologetic sarcasm, a lot has changed: its star, Lindsay LohanShe became a mother, for one thing. Here are all the details you need to know about the musical adaptation.

Release date of the musical film “Mean Girls”.

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– Mean Girls Musical (@MeanGirlsStage) March 7, 2023

Although the film was originally distributed by Paramount+, it was announced that it would be released in theaters on Friday, January 12, 2024, as confirmed by the new trailer.. Even if it’s not Wednesday, you can still wear pink to the theater!

Cast and crew of the film “Mean Girls Musical”

For starters, two of the most recognizable faces from the original film will return. tina and partner SNL alum Tim Prados will return to the roles of teacher Mrs. Norbury and Principal Duvall, respectively, having already announced plans to return for the Paramount+ film. In a 2021 interview with Variety, Tina thought about how to approach the casting. “The first time we had new actors playing these roles [on Broadway], it was like breaking the seal, like, ‘Now these roles belong to more than one group of actors,’” he said at the time. “I’m excited to see who ends up appearing in the film.”

Second PEOPLEnow we know. Renee Rapp, who played iconic “Plastics” queen Regina George (originally Rachel McAdams) on Broadway, he will reprise his unforgettable and cruel role in the musical film. Watermelon rice will play the protagonist Cady Heron, AND moana star Auli’i Cravalho takes on the role of Janis. Bebe Wood was cast as Gretchen, played in the film by Lacey Chabert AND Avantika is set to play Dingbat Karen, previously played by Amanda Seyfried. Aaron Samuels will be played by Christopher Briney.

In an unexpected casting move, Jon Hamm In mad Men fame will touch Coach Carr. Jenna Fisher will take on the role he previously played Ana GasteyerCady’s mother, while Busy Philips will take over Amy Pohler like Regina George’s rich “pretty mother”. samantha jayne AND Arturo Perez Jr. they are expected to join as directors. Tina’s husband Jeff Richmond in particular he wrote the song.

As for the return of the original cast, it doesn’t look like many of them, other than Tina and Tim, will be making appearances. However, Amanda once said that she would make a cameo. “It’s a long legacy for Bad Girlsand I think we all have to endure,” the actress said. Entertainment tonight in February 2023.

Production details

According to the official Bad Girls music Twitter account in March, filming for the film has already begun in New Jersey. Angourie revealed that production has “wrapped up” in an Instagram post, sharing selfies of some of the cast members.