• ‘Mean Girls’ was an iconic teen comedy launched in 2004.
• A Broadway model has confirmed wildly profitable.
• A extremely anticipated film model of the musical is now additionally within the works.
• Tina Fey is ready to return in her iconic position, although different stars will not be returning.

The yr was 2020 when Tina Fey first introduced plans for a reprisal of her beloved 2004 comedy, Imply Women. And by late 2022, there was a strong plan in place, with the Saturday Night time Dwell legend asserting casting in December of that yr. “I’m very excited to bring Mean Girls back to the big screen,” the 30 Rock star instructed Playbill of the upcoming challenge in 2020. “It’s been incredibly gratifying to see how much the movie and the musical have meant to audiences. I’ve spent 16 years with these characters now. They are my Marvel Universe, and I love them dearly.”

However for the reason that unique movie took the film world by storm with its fierce humorousness and unapologetic sarcasm, so much’s modified — its star, Lindsay Lohan, has change into a mom, for one factor. So what’s the plan for the brand new model? We’ve acquired solutions beneath.

Imply Women Musical Film Launch Date

Lights. Digicam. Plastics. #MeanGirlsMusical pic.twitter.com/74TY0zGYc4

— MEAN GIRLS on Broadway (@MeanGirlsBway) March 7, 2023

In accordance with the official Imply Women musical Twitter account in March, the movie has already begun filming in New Jersey. Although no launch date has but been introduced, it’s anticipated to stream solely on Paramount + upon its launch.

Imply Women Musical Film Solid & Crew

For starters, two of the unique movie’s most recognizable faces will, certainly, be again. Tina and fellow SNL alum Tim Meadows will return within the roles of trainer Ms Norbury and Principal Duvall, respectively, already having introduced plans to return for the Paramount + movie. In a 2021 interview with Selection, Tina mused on how she may method casting. “The first time we had new actors play these roles [on Broadway], it was like breaking the seal, like, ‘Now these roles belong to more than one set of actors,’” she mentioned on the time. “I’m excited to see who ends up being in the movie.”

In accordance with PEOPLE, now we all know. Renee Rapp, who performed the long-lasting “Plastics” queen Regina George (initially Rachel McAdams) on Broadway, will revisit her unforgettably imply position for the film musical. Angourie Rice will play lead Cady Heron, and Moana star Auli’i Cravalho takes over the position of Janis. Bebe Wooden has been forged as Gretchen, performed within the film by Lacey Chabert, and Avantika is ready to play dingbat Karen, beforehand performed by Amanda Seyfried. Aaron Samuels shall be performed by Christopher Briney. 

In an surprising casting transfer, Jon Hamm of Mad Males fame will play Coach Carr. Jenna Fischer will tackle a task beforehand performed by Ana Gasteyer, Cady’s mom, whereas Busy Philips will take over for Amy Poehler as Regina George’s rich “cool mom.” Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. are anticipated to workforce up as administrators. Tina’s husband Jeff Richmond notably wrote the music.

As for the unique forged returning, it doesn’t seem lots of them apart from Tina and Tim will make appearances. Nonetheless, Amanda as soon as mentioned she’d be down for a cameo. “It’s been a long legacy for Mean Girls, and I think we all kinda just need to hang,” the actress instructed Leisure Tonight again in Feb. 2023.