Everything We Know About The Upcoming Mean Girls: The Musical Movie

Can anyone believe it's been almost 20 years since 'Mean Girls' hit the big screen? Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried, and Lacey Chabert were just some of the big names who brought the comedy to life - and left us quoting it all these years later. While the second movie didn't quite hit the same notes as the first, that hasn't stopped people from bringing 'Mean Girls' back to life all these years later.

After becoming a hit Broadway show, 'Mean Girls' continues to grow with everything we know about the upcoming 'Mean Girls: The Musical' movie going to show that even more is yet to come. That's right; it's time to grab your Santa hat and hold onto your hot dogs as things are about to get fetch. Get in, losers.

There's still no release date for Mean Girls: The Musical

Just because we know the comedy 'Mean Girls: The Musical' is on the way doesn't mean we know when it will come just yet. In March 2023, it was announced they have started filming, but the chances of it being released this year are looking pretty slim. Still, we do know the finished product will premier on Paramount Plus and it's apparently been in the works since 2020 but was only announced at the end of 2022. Thankfully, a 2024 release date is looking pretty promising for the latest addition.

Four of the main characters have been confirmed

Sure, there's a chance no one will ever beat the original 'Mean Girls' cast, but that hasn't stopped 'Mean Girls: The Musical' from pulling out all the stops. Deadline reports that four of the main cast members have already been cast. The leading role of Cady will go to Angourie Rice, aka Betty, who has made her name recently in the superhero 'Spider-Man' movies. Regina? Rachel McAdams has been replaced with Renée Rapp, Auli'i Cravalho - who voiced the star in the animated movie 'Moana' - will bring Janis to life, and Jaquel Spivey is set to play the iconic part of Damian. Of course, with so much acting experience under their belts, they're sure to bring the movie back to life with ease.

Old and new faces will bring the older characters to life

Tina Fey is the genius behind every iteration of 'Mean Girls,' but her talents don't end there. The star also brought the part of Ms. Norbury to life in the original movie, and it's a role she's set to reprise in 'Mean Girls: The Musical.' Tim Meadows is also back as Principal Duuval in the latest addition. Still, they will be joined by some other new faces to add to the mix, with Busy Phillips set to bring Ms, George - Regina's mom - to life. As for Cady's mom - Ms. Heron - that role will go to none other than mockumentary 'The Office' star Jenna Fischer. Fun fact: Ashley Park, who originally brought Gretchen Wieners to life in the Broadway show, will also be making an appearance somewhere in the latest movie.

Mean Girls: The Musical is set to follow the original story

If it ain't broke, why fix it? That's precisely the case for 'Mean Girls: The Musical,' as the latest movie is set to follow the original story. Most of us know the one: the story of Cady moving from South Africa to a new school in the US, where she befriends Damian and Janice. While she plots to take down the group of mean girls - The Plastics - from the inside, Cady somehow finds herself becoming a mean girl and learns just how quickly things can change once you meet the top. Of course, being a musical means there will be a lot more musical numbers to keep things ticking along this time around.

Tina Fey is back writing Mean Girls: the Musical for the big screen

'Mean Girls' wouldn't exist without Tina Fey, and thankfully, the star is the one taking the reins once again for 'Mean Girls: The Musical.' It's big news for fans of the original and the Broadway show, as we know we should be set to enjoy the same comedy that won us over all those years ago. As well as reprising her original role and bringing it to life once more, Tina will also be working with directing couple Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez, who will be making their movie directorial debut.

There might not be a release date, but the rest of what we know about the upcoming 'Mean Girls: The Musical' movie is still enough to have plenty of us on the edge of our seats. So, stock up on your pink, as we might not have long to wait until we can sing our hearts out.