Mean Girls the Musical: All You Need to Know
Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of Mean Girls as the highly anticipated movie adaptation of the beloved musical is coming your way Prepare for a pink-filled extravaganza that will have you laughing, cheering, and embracing your inner mean girl
Pink is the new black in town as the Mean Girls Musical adaptation is coming soon. Since its 2004 release, Mean Girls has been a beloved comedy classic, and the decision to turn it into a musical was a no-brainer. Tina Fey, the mastermind behind the film, eagerly brought the musical to life.
The Tony-nominated musical made its Broadway debut in 2018 and had a successful run until 2021. However, its 833-show run was cut short due to global restrictions at the time, leaving many fans disappointed. But now, for those who missed the live show or want to experience it again, the Mean Girls Musical is set to hit the big screen. Here's everything we know about the movie adaptation so far.
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Mean Girls the Musical movie release date: When is the film coming out?
The movie musical Mean Girls is scheduled to be released in theaters on January 12, 2024. Tina Fey expressed her excitement about bringing Mean Girls back to the big screen, noting how much the movie and the musical have resonated with audiences. Production of the cast began in March of the same year, but the movie had been in the works since 2020.
Fey mentioned in another interview with Fandango that the movie was completed in a month. Originally intended for streaming on Paramount+, it was later announced in September that the movie would instead have a theatrical release.
The 'Mean Girls' musical movie has been rescheduled to premiere in theaters on January 12, 2024, instead of debuting directly on Paramount+. The movie features Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivy, and others. pic.twitter.com/7SMLPSNKlV
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) September 22, 2023
Mean Girls the Musical movie cast: Who is working on the film?
The main cast for the movie musical is as follows:
Angourie Rice as Cady Heron
Auli’i Cravalho as Janis Ian
Jaquel Spivey as Damian Hubbard
Reneé Rapp as Regina George
Bebe Wood as Gretchen Wieners
Avantika Vandanapu as Karen Smith
Christopher Briney as Aaron Samuels
Tim Meadows as Principal Mr. Duvall
Tina Fey as Ms. Sharon Norbury
Busy Philipps as Mrs. George
Jenna Fisher as Mrs. Heron
Mahi Alam as Kevin Gnapoor
Connor Ratliff as Mr. Rapp
Jon Hamm as Coach Carr
Amanda Seyfried, known for playing Karen Smith in the original movie, has expressed her full support for making a cameo in the upcoming film, stating that she and her former co-stars are "100 percent into it." Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne are directing the project, with Fey writing the screenplay. Nell Benjamin has signed on as the lyricist. Tina Fey has also confirmed that Renee Rapp, who plays Regina, has co-written new songs for the movie.
Mean Girls the Musical movie trailer: Is there a trailer?
Mean Girls fans, you’re in luck, as the first trailer for the movie musical has dropped. You can watch it down below:
The trailer doesn't feature a lot of singing and dancing, but it does introduce the plot and showcase some of the subtle differences between the original movie and the musical adaptation. All the beloved characters are back, with Rapp's Regina George prominently featured.
Mean Girls the Musical movie plot: What happens in the film?
The storyline will mirror both the original stage production and film adaptation, which goes as follows: "Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the brutal dynamics of her peculiar new home: suburban Illinois. Before long, this inexperienced newcomer becomes a target of a trio of popular but vindictive peers led by the charismatic yet ruthless Regina George. However, as Cady hatches a plan to dethrone Regina, she discovers the harsh reality that challenging a Queen Bee comes with consequences."
Star Reneé Rapp shared with We that there are many differences in the movie adaptation of the musical. She praised Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond for their creative genius and mentioned that some songs from the musical may or may not be included in the movie version.
An interview with Fandango revealed that the 2024 film will not simply be a remake of the 2004 film or the Broadway Musical, but rather a combination of both. Keep an eye on this space for future updates.
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Editor's P/S
As a passionate fan of the Mean Girls movie and musical, I am thrilled about the upcoming movie adaptation. The original film is a beloved classic that holds a special place in my heart, and I can't wait to see it brought to life on the big screen once again. The cast looks amazing, and I'm excited to see how they interpret these iconic characters. I'm also curious to see how the musical numbers will be incorporated into the movie and how they will enhance the story.
I appreciate that Tina Fey is so involved in this project, as she truly understands the essence of Mean Girls and what makes it so special. Her involvement gives me confidence that the movie adaptation will stay true to the original while also bringing something new and exciting to the table. I can't wait to experience the world of Mean Girls all over again and share it with a new generation of fans.
