New Musical Version of Mean Girls Hits the Big Screen in 2024

Get in loser, “Mean Girls” is entering its 2024 era. Tina Fey’s beloved teen comedy, originally inspired by the book “Queen Bees and Wannabees,” presents a new twist in the form of a musical adaptation. Paramount Pictures brings this modern classic to the big screen, featuring Angourie Rice in the iconic role of Cady Heron, originally portrayed by Lindsay Lohan.

The film follows Cady as she navigates the social challenges of high school and falls for the ex-boyfriend of Regina George, the leader of the popular Plastics clique, played by Reneé Rapp. The 2024 version, directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr., is written by Tina Fey herself who also makes an appearance in the film.

Critics have reviewed the film, stating that it takes inspiration from the popular 2018 Broadway musical and feels like a TikTok-themed redo of the original 2004 movie, with some added show tunes. While opinions differ on its necessity, the film is expected to perform well at the box office.

The cast of “Mean Girls” includes talented actors such as Jonathan Bennett, who played the role of Aaron Samuels in the 2004 film, and Lizzy Caplan, who portrayed Janis. Daniel Franzese, who originally played Damian, and Tina Fey, who played Ms. Norbury, also return for this new version of the film.

For fans of the original movie, fear not, as “Mean Girls” is available to stream for free with ads. So, get ready to dive back into the world of high school drama and memorable one-liners with this musical adaptation that promises to captivate a new generation of audiences.