Jonathan Bennett Teases his Involvement in the ‘Mean Girls Movie Musical’: ‘There’s Some Talks (Exclusive).
“It’s so fun to be a part of a movie like Mean Girls … it changed my life,” the actor told PEOPLE at the 34th GLAAD Media Awards over the weekend
Jonathan Bennett It is hinting at a return to the Mean Girls franchise!
The actor, 41 spoke exclusively with PEOPLE regarding his possible involvement in upcoming film adaptation of the Tony-nominated Broadway show, which was based on an original 2004 film, at Saturday’s 34th GLAAD media awards.
The actor responded on the red-carpet when asked whether he had any information about the upcoming movie. “Let’s say that,” the actor added.
Bennett stated that “it is so much fun to be part of a film like this.” Mean GirlsIt changed my life.” It changed my entire life.”
The actor who married Jaymes Vaughan in March 2022The movie played a major role in raising awareness about bullying. “It helped people understand what bullying is like in high schools. In many ways, I believe Mean Girls “This is the first film that has brought bullying to light and shown it,” he said. Tina Fey wrote some amazing comedy, but they chose to use it as a way to discuss bullying. It was a very important film for many reasons. But I believe it was primarily to raise awareness about bullying.
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The original Mean Girls The film, which stars Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams Lacey Chabert, and Amanda Seyfried has been a cult favorite since its premiere almost 20 years ago. It features numerous catchphrases. its own national day.
After the success of 2004’s film and the 2018 Broadway musical of the same nameParamount Pictures has decided to greenlight a film adaptation of the Tony-nominated show.
Tina Fey first announced plans for the movie in January of 2020. who wrote both the original film and musical.
I’m excited to bring you the new version of “I’m very happy” Mean Girls “Back to the big screen” Fey said in a statement to Playbill at the time. It’s been amazing to see the impact the film and musical has had on the audience. I’ve now spent 16 years with the characters. “They are the Marvel Universe I know and love.
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The main cast for the film It was announced that in December 2022 there would be a new date. Senior Year Angourie Moore will play Cady Heron. Sex lives of college girls star Renée Rapp will reprise her Broadway role as Regina George.
Auli’i Craválho is the voice actress of 2016’s MoanaJaquel Spivey from Broadway’s will portray Janis. Strange LoopDamian will be played by.
Avantika and Bebe Wood are set to play Regina’s Plastics cohortsKaren and Gretchen while Summer I Turned Pretty Aaron Samuels is played by Christopher Briney.
Fey announced in February 2023 that she and Tim Meadows would step back into their movie roles Ms. Norbury & Principal Duvall.
Additionally, The Office alumna Jenna Fischer has been cast Busy Philipps and Cady’s mother has been cast as Mrs. George (who is a cool mother, not a normal mom). In March 2023 Jon Hamm joined the cast as Coach Carr.
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Bennett isn’t alone in the rumor that an original cast member will appear. There have been reports of the original cast members, including Fey and Meadows reprising their roles. Mean Girls Cast members such as Lohan and McAdams could be seen in the film.
Talking with Entertainment Tonight Seyfried, who is 37, said that she had a relapse in February. her former costars The following are some of the most effective ways to improve your business. “100% into” making a cameo. “It has been a long tradition for Mean GirlsShe told the outlet, “I think we’re all just kinda hanging out.”
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