The musical movie is based on the2018 Broadway musical adaptation of the 2004 originalMean Girlsfilm.
Many necessarychanges are made in theMean Girlsremake, but the balance between the ensemble doesnt quite sing.
The 2004 original film is based on a non-narrative self-help book,Queen Bees and Wannabesby Rosalind Wiseman.
Not only is Janis relationship with Regina deepened, butCadys connection with Aaron Samuels is weakened.
Christopher Briney only agreed to take the role of Aaron Samuels after being guaranteed he wouldnt have to sing.
There is only one original song in the 2024 remake: Cadys entrance song, What Ifs.
Its a subtle difference that gives Cady more agency in her musical introduction.
The new song was potentially added so the film could submit a song for Original Song for the Oscars.
Janis belts Id Rather Be Me over Cady and Reginas climactic fight after Cadys duplicity is revealed.
Mean Girls is a reimagining of the 2004 classic comedy film as a musical, directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. When Cady Heron and her family move from Africa to the United States; she experiences a culture shock when she enters the public school system for the first time. While trying to fit in, she is roped into the popular but superficial and cruel clique, the Plastics.
Musical theater naturally provides space for characters to sing their feelingswhen words arent sufficient.
This could be cheesy as dialogue, but somehow its powerful in song.
Cutting this number is a sign of how Cadys character is continually de-emphasized.
