Tina Fey’s daughters helped her create ‘Mean Girls’ musical movie: ‘Don’t let millennials overthink it’

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic Will Ferrell has some pretty cool friends. That shouldn’t come as any kind of surprise to his fans.

Emily Longeretta From one Regina George to another. Rachel McAdams, who led the hit movie “Mean Girls” in 2004 as the main bully, appeared on the Jan. 20 episode of “Saturday Night Live” to introduce musical guest Reneé Rapp.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Jacob Elordi will host “Saturday Night Live” on Jan. 20 with Reneé Rapp as the musical guest.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for the “Mean Girls” musical. Lindsay Lohan fetched a huge paycheck for her appearance in the new “Mean Girls” musical flick.The 37-year-old “Falling for Christmas” star makes a small but poignant cameo appearance in the film, but she was still paid a hefty sum after working just half a day.Sources told Variety Lohan raked in $500,000 for her quick appearance in the Tina Fey film.Lohan starred as Cady Heron in the original 2004 teen flick.

Lindsay Lohan went into the Mean Girls reboot excited to see a high point in her career brought back to life 20 years later… But instead wound up horrified that a low point was featured for a punchline!

The 75th annual Primetime Emmys, raring to go after an almost four-month delay due to the double Hollywood strikes last year, are set to take place Monday, January 15, 2024 in a live telecast on Fox. It will be available the next day on Hulu.

Avantika is opening up about racially-charged comments about her following the release of the Mean Girls trailer back in November.

Mean Girls reboot have revealed that they considered asking Harry Styles to play a key role in the new film.Directed by Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne, and written by Tina Fey, the revamped musical version of Mean Girls was released in UK cinemas on Friday (January 12).The new film is an adaptation of the 2018 Broadway musical, which itself is based on the original 2004 movie that is also written by Fey.

Drew Barrymore is praising Reneé Rapp for protecting her!

, the most recent of which included the return of Maguire and Garfield as their respective Peters Parker, which audiences adored. Nostalgia is not a crime! Three Aunt Mays, two Uncle Bens, one notorious stage musical, a lot of great power and even more great responsibility. Why not? Spider-Man is an iconic American character, a high school loser who finds the power within and defeats a great evil.

Mean Girls movie has been described as a “lively musical update” by critics, although reviews have generally been mixed.Directed by Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne, and written by Tina Fey, the revamped musical version of Mean Girls was released in UK cinemas today (January 12).The new film is an adaptation of the 2018 Broadway musical, which itself is based on the original 2004 movie, also written by Fey.

The Empire State Building turned pink with a little help from Mean Girls stars Tina Fey, Renee Rapp, Angourie Rice and Christopher Briney!

Mean Girls movie in cinemas.From Wednesday, January 10 to Monday, January 15, anyone with a new Uber teen account in any state (excluding California) will be able to order two free rides worth up to $15.The offer is available to teens between the ages of 13 and 17, who can use these accounts to request rides and meals with parental supervision.Directed by Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne, and written by Tina Fey, the revamped musical version of Mean Girls was released in the US on January 8, and arrives in UK cinemas on January 12.The new film is an adaptation of the 2018 Broadway musical, which itself is based on the original 2004 movie, also written by Fey.

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Tina Fey is having a bit of a moment.On Friday, Jan. 12, her “Mean Girls” reboot is hitting theaters and she’ll also resume her ongoing ‘Restless Leg Tour’ with Amy Poehler.The pair have 22 shows lined up this winter including 11 (!) at New York City’s legendary Beacon Theatre right in the heart of Galentine’s season.“Bring you mother,” Fey quipped on Instagram.There’s only one problem — seeing the former “Weekend Update” co-anchors improvise and crack wise live won’t be a cheap date.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $65 before fees on Vivid Seats.For those planning on attending one of the Beacon Theatre gigs, tickets start at $111 before fees.Wondering what tickets cost for the show that makes the most sense for your schedule?That’s where we come in.Our team has all the information you’re looking for and more about Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s 2024 ‘Restless Leg Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Can “Mean Girls” make fetch happen at the box office? Paramount’s new take on the teen classic is aiming to generate $30 million from 3,800 North American theaters over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. The studio projecting a debut in the high $20 million range.

Mean Girls 2024, directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr., and starring a vibrant ensemble including Renée Rapp, Auliʻi Cravalho, Angourie Rice, Tina Fey (who also wrote the screenplay), Jaquel Spivey, and many others. This musical adaptation brings the classic 2004 teen comedy into the modern era with updated cultural references and a more diverse cast. However, the film struggles to justify its existence beyond surface-level changes and ultimately falters in delivering a coherent, impactful story that offers little new or compelling.

Lindsay Lohan made a surprise appearance at the New York premiere of Mean Girls. The actress, who famously starred in the 2004 film as Cady Heron, supported the film’s modern take.

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showed up to support the , and, I have to say it, she looked so fetch. The OG Cady Heron attended the New York City premiere of the Mean Girls musical on January 8, wearing a slick black dress that showed just the right amount of skin. This is how it's done, kids.Lohan's gown was long-sleeve with sharp shoulder pads for an element of structure, with a mostly open back and deep cutouts at the waist to spice up the otherwise understated look.