Mean Girls (2024 film)

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This article is about the musical film. For the Broadway musical it is based on, see Mean Girls (musical).
Mean Girls (2024 film)
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  • Samantha Jayne
  • Arturo Perez Jr.
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Screenplay by Tina Fey
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Music by Jeff Richmond
Cinematography Bill Kirstein
Edited by Andrew Marcus
Production
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Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release dates
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  • January 8, 2024 (2024-01-08) (New York City)
  • January 12, 2024 (2024-01-12) (United States)
Running time
 112 minutes[2]
Country United States
Language English

Mean Girls is an upcoming American musical comedy film directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. in their feature film directorial debut, from a screenplay by Tina Fey. It is based on the Broadway musical of the same name, which in turn was based on Mark Waters's 2004 comedy film, both written by Fey. It features an ensemble cast that includes Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, [[Auliʻi Cravalho]], and Christopher Briney, while Fey and Tim Meadows reprise their roles from the original film.

Paramount Pictures announced the film's development in January 2020, with Fey returning to write the screenplay and serve as a producer alongside Lorne Michaels, who produced the 2004 film. Composer Jeff Richmond and lyricist Nell Benjamin returned to rework their songs from the stage musical, while Richmond also composed the film's score. Casting began in December 2022. Principal photography took place in New Jersey between March and April 2023. The film was originally set to premiere on the streaming service Paramount+, but in September 2023, the distributor opted to release the film theatrically first.

Mean Girls will premiere in New York City on January 8, 2024, and is set to be released on January 12 by Paramount Pictures.

Cast

Production

Development

In 2013, Tina Fey announced that a stage musical adaptation of Mean Girls was in the works. The musical premiered in 2017 in Washington, D.C., and later transferred to Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre in 2018.[4] Fey wrote the book of the show, while her husband, Jeff Richmond, composed the music with lyrics written by Nell Benjamin. The show received positives reviews from critics, and was nominated for twelve awards at the 72nd Tony Awards, including Best Musical.[5]

In January 2020, Fey stated that a film adaptation of the stage musical was in active development.[6] In September 2021, Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne signed on to direct, making the film their feature film directorial debut[7] It was also confirmed that Lorne Michaels, who produced the original film, will return to produce the musical film under Broadway Video, alongside Fey's Little Stranger.[8]

Casting

During the original film's cast reunion on October 3, 2020, Tina Fey shared that fans could be involved in casting actors for the film by sharing their dream cast on the project's website and be featured in the musical film's "burn book".[9] In May 2021, she suggested to Variety that the original cast members of the stage musical would likely not reprise their roles.[10]

In December 2022, Angourie Rice, Auliʻi Cravalho, and Jaquel Spivey were cast in the roles of Cady, Janis, and Damian, while Reneé Rapp, who previously portrayed Regina as a replacement for Taylor Louderman in the stage musical from 2019 until its closure in 2020, will reprise her role.[8][11][12]

In February 2023, it was announced that the roles of Aaron, Gretchen, and Karen would be played by Christopher Briney, Bebe Wood, and Avantika Vandanapu, respectively.[13] Fey and Tim Meadows were added to the cast to reprise their roles from the original film, Ms. Norbury and Principal Duvall[14] Jenna Fischer joined the cast as Ms. Heron, Cady's mom, while Busy Philipps was announced to portrays Mrs. George, Regina's mother.[15][16] Additionally, it was reported that Ashley Park, who originated the role of Gretchen in the stage musical, will make a cameo in the film.[17] In March 2023, Mahi Alam, Connor Ratliff, and Jon Hamm joined as Kevin Gnapoor, Mr. Rapp, and Coach Carr, respectively.[18][19]

Filming

Principal photography took place in Middletown Township, New Jersey from March to April 2023.[20][21][22]

Music

Jeff Richmond and Nell Benjamin returned to rework their songs from the stage musical for the film adaptation, while Richmond also composed the film's score.[23] Reneé Rapp also joined them to write new songs.[24]

The song "Not My Fault" by Rapp and Megan Thee Stallion, a single from the soundtrack album, was released on December 15, 2023.[25]

Release

The film was originally set for a streaming-only release on Paramount+ but was switched to a theatrical release in September 2023.[26]

Mean Girls will have its world premiere in New York City on January 8, 2024, and is set to be released theatrically on January 12, by Paramount Pictures.[27]

References

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