Paramount Pictures revealed a trailer for the new Mean Girls musical remake today, featuring a slew of advancements for the current generation but the same premise as the original film.
A new Mean Girls film has been announced and given a trailer today. It is said to be a remake of the 2020 musical adaptation of the 2004 cult classic film starring Lindsay Lohan. While the characters, the Writer/Executive Producer Tina Fey, and the premise remain the same, the cast is filled with all-new faces. The trailer can be seen below, and it features technological advancements for the more modern age.
Tina Fey told ETOnline “We could have this great music, while still being able to live with our characters in a closeup — to be able to have new jokes and new moments that are surprising to people” regarding the remake of the musical. Fey continues, “I think the casting lends to that tremendously. I think these actors are incredibly perfect in their roles in a very modern take on these parts. Bringing together casts of actors is one of my favourite parts of the process, whether it’s in film, television, stage. I love getting a chance to be a part of it, and I’m so thrilled about this cast that has come together.”
The Mean Girls remake has new plot elements, such as the introduction of social media as a norm and a more modern look at how the story would play out in today’s technologically advanced high school society. The cast of Mean Girls includes; Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, Reneé Rapp as Regina George, Auliʻi Cravalho as Janis Ian, Jaquel Spivey as Damian Hubbard, Bebe Wood as Gretchen Wieners, Avantika Vandanapu as Karen Shetty, Christopher Briney as Aaron Samuels, Tina Fey as Ms. Norbury, Tim Meadows as Principal Duvall, Jenna Fischer as Ms. Heron, Busy Philipps as Mrs. George, Mahi Alam as Kevin Ganatra, Connor Ratliff as Mr. Rapp, and Jon Hamm as Coach Carr.
Mean Girls lands in theatres on January 12, 2024, and fans looking for more information can head over to the Paramount Pictures site.
