"Mean Girls: The Musical" Tops Weekend Box Office
After two decades since the release of the original "Mean Girls" movie, the newest installment, "Mean Girls: The Musical," has made its debut at the No. 1 spot in the weekend box office. This latest film combines elements from the beloved 2004 hit and the successful Broadway adaptation, bringing back the beloved characters and storyline.
Tina Fey, the brilliant mind behind the original screenplay and Broadway show, returns to the screen as Ms. Norbury, the math teacher. Her involvement adds an authentic touch to the new project.
Another familiar face making a comeback is Lindsey Lohan, who starred in the original 2004 film. Despite being seven months pregnant and currently residing in Dubai, Lohan eagerly joined the new project. Fey revealed that Lohan's participation was kept under wraps, creating an exciting surprise for the audience.
"The original movie truly belongs to Lindsay. She shines throughout," Fey expressed. "I thought it would be nice to have her make a late appearance in the movie, catching the audience off guard and reminding them of her incredible talent."
Fey revealed that she had updated certain elements of the story while still maintaining its core essence for the adaptation to 2024. In her desire to bring the standout songs from the Broadway show to the movie she wrote over 20 years ago, Fey decided to transform it into a musical.
"So, I mean, it was kind of — it's a real gift to get to go back to something that you wrote and, and reopen it and clean the gums," Fey expressed.
Fey also took part in the editing process for the new movie, which was different from her experience with the first film. During the production of the original movie, Fey was a first-time screenwriter and had less involvement in the post-production process.
With its blend of nostalgia and contemporary flair, Fey is eagerly anticipating the audience's response to "Mean Girls: The Musical."
"We knew that, you know, the Broadway show brought so much joy to so many people and we only closed because the pandemic came," she explained. "And I just knew there was more joy to be had and I wanted more people to experience this. I felt like there was nothing but joy to be had on the other side of this."
Return to the Golden Globes?
When asked about the possibility of co-hosting the Golden Globes again with Amy Poehler, Fey expressed her enjoyment of working with Poehler but did not confirm any plans for their return as hosts.
Fey Reflects on the Challenging Role of Golden Globes Host
In the aftermath of the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards, first-time host Jo Koy faced criticism for his performance. Tina Fey, who has previously hosted the event, spoke out about the challenging nature of the role.
Fey acknowledged that being a host is a "thankless" job, as there are usually only two possible outcomes: either people praise the host and ask them to return, or they criticize the host and express their dissatisfaction. She defended Koy's performance, saying that he did a great job.
Both Fey and Koy mentioned the limited preparation time for hosting the Golden Globes. Koy referred to the short amount of time he had to prepare for the show during his opening monologue, and Fey agreed with him. She explained that hosting the event is difficult because there is no opportunity for a dress rehearsal and the jokes are delivered in a vacuum.
