Mean Girls 2024: A Modern Twist on a Classic Comedy

Lindsay Lohan's Surprise Appearance

Lindsay Lohan drops in for a surprise appearance on the red carpet at the Mean Girls premiere. 2024’s rendition of the classic comedy bases itself on the 2017 musical of the same name. Mean Girls stars Angourie Rice, Renée Rapp, Jon Hamm, Jenna Fischer, Tina Fey, and Ashley Park, and is set for release on January 12.

Karen from Mean Girls point at mouse ears on her head

Photos from Entertainment Weekly show the original Mean Girls star Lohan stopping by the Mean Girls premiere. While on the red carpet, Lohan stopped to pose for a picture with former co-star Fey. She also stopped for a photo with Rice, who is assuming Lohan’s former role of Cady Heron in the 2024 version of the film.

Cady and The Plastics from Mean Girls in the mall

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Evolution of Mean Girls Since Lindsay Lohan's Era

Mean Girls has seen quite an evolution since Lohan acted in the 2004 comedy. Since its release two decades ago, Mean Girls has stayed “so fetch” with audiences, as it has become one of the most classic and quotable films of the early ‘00s. Its staying power led to it being adapted into a musical, with a book by original Mean Girls screenwriter Fey, lyrics by Nell Benjamin, and music by Fey’s husband Jeff Richmond.

Karen from Mean Girls looking surprised

Rather than being a straight remake of the 2004 film, Mean Girls is an adaptation of the stage musical. This fact is somewhat hidden from audiences who have seen the publicity for the film, as the Mean Girls trailers do not highlight the musical numbers. Even with a musical twist, Mean Girls will be able to draw audiences as there will be an appeal to those who have nostalgia for the 2004 Lohan film, as well as its musical draw for those aware of the adaptation.

The Plastics and Cady from Mean Girls posing in a school hallway

The cast includes multiple people from the Broadway version of the show, including Rapp and Park, who reprise their roles as Regina and Gretchen, respectively. Hopefully, 2024’s Mean Girls can do Lohan proud as it prepares for its theatrical release.

Karen from Mean Girls with the letter K on her chest