‘Mean Girls’ | Date, plot, cast, director and is the musical teen comedy film worth watching
Movie name: Mean Girls
Release Date: January 12, 2024
Country of Origin: US
Genre: Comedy/Musical
Runtime: 1 hr 52 min
'Mean Girls', the timeless teen comedy from 2004, is making a comeback after two decades – this time as a musical. Prepare for a fresh take on the classic, as it brings the beloved characters and humor to life with a musical twist in theaters.
'Mean Girls' was originally slated to be released on Paramount+ before moving to a theatrical release on January 12.
What is the plot of 'Mean Girls'?
Tina Fey, the mastermind behind the 2004 'Mean Girls' script and the book for the 2017 Broadway adaptation, has once again penned the script for the 2024 movie musical. With her at the helm, the essence of the story is expected to stay true to its roots.
However, the official synopsis reads, "From the comedic mind of Tina Fey comes a new twist on the modern classic, MEAN GIRLS. New student Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called “The Plastics,” ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George (Reneé Rapp) and her minions Gretchen (Bebe Wood) and Karen (Avantika). However, when Cady makes the major misstep of falling for Regina’s ex-boyfriend Aaron Samuels (Christopher Briney), she finds herself prey in Regina’s crosshairs. As Cady sets to take down the group’s apex predator with the help of her outcast friends Janis (Auli’i Cravalho) and Damian (Jaquel Spivey), she must learn how to stay true to herself while navigating the most cutthroat jungle of all: high school."
Who stars in 'Mean Girls'?
Angourie Rice
The role of Cady Heron (originated by Lindsay Lohan in the first movie) will be played by 'Mare of Eastown' star Angourie Rice.
Starting her career as a child actress, Rice gained recognition for her roles in 'These Final Hours' (2013) and 'The Nice Guys' (2016).
Renowned for portraying Betty Brant in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, she starred in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' (2017), 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' (2019), and 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' (2021).
Auli’i Cravalho
Auli’i Cravalho who plays Janis, is an American actress and singer.
Known for her debut as the voice of Moana in Disney's animated musical film (2016), she later starred in NBC's 'Rise' (2018), Netflix's 'All Together Now' (2020), 'Darby and the Dead' (2022), and Amazon Prime's 'The Power' (2023).
Cravalho also lends her voice to Hailey Banks in Disney's 'Hailey's On It!' and the upcoming video game 'Ark 2' as Meeka.
Renee Rapp
Renee Rapp is all set to channel Regina George once again!
Rapp, an American singer, songwriter, and actress is known for her role as Regina George in the Broadway musical 'Mean Girls' (2019–2020) and as Leighton Murray in the Max teen comedy series 'The Sex Lives of College Girls' (2021–present).
In 2022, Rapp dropped her debut EP 'Everything to Everyone,' followed by her full-length studio album 'Snow Angel' in 2023.
Christopher Briney
Christopher Briney, who plays Regina's ex-boyfriend, is an American actor recognized for portraying James Linton in the biographical film 'Dalíland' and Conrad Fisher in the Amazon Prime Video series 'The Summer I Turned Pretty.'
Other cast members also include Jaquel Spivey, Avantika, Bebe Wood, Jenna Fischer, Busy Philipps, Tina Fey, and Tim Meadows.
Who is the director 'Mean Girls'?
Derived from the successful Broadway production that debuted in 2017, 'Mean Girls' is directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. The screenplay is once more crafted by the film's original writer, Tina Fey.
Is 'Mean Girls' worth watching?
'Mean Girls' is a new twist on the modern classic and follows the story of new student Cady Heron as she navigates the cutthroat jungle of high school. If you're a fan of The Plastics and their queen bee Regina George, then 'Mean Girls' is definitely worth watching.
'Mean Girls' trailer