Mean Girls the Musical is being turned into a movie and we’re so excited.
The producers of the Broadway show, which was based on the 2004 movie of the same name, confirmed the news earlier this week. The musical is being adapted for the screen by Paramount Pictures.
“I’m very excited to bring ‘Mean Girls’ back to the big screen,” Tina Fey said [via Variety]. “It’s been incredibly gratifying to see how much the movie and the musical have meant to audiences. I’ve spent sixteen years with these characters now. They are my Marvel Universe and I love them dearly.”
“We’re thrilled to be bringing this iconic property back to the big screen in musical form with our incredible filmmaking team,” Paramount president of production Elizabeth Raposo said.
And, in good news for folks who want to see the show on the stage, producers are said to be in talks to bring Mean Girls the musical to the West End next year.
“It has been a joy to work on ‘Mean Girls’ and to watch it go from film, to musical, and now to musical film,” Lorne Michaels said. “I am very proud that Tina’s story and characters continue to resonate with new generations. We are all excited to continue to work with Sonia Friedman and her team as we prepare for London.”
