‘Mean Girls’ Cast on Paying Homage to the Original, Reneé’s Return as Regina, and More

That's SO fetch! Tina Fey, Reneé Rapp, Jaquel Spivey, Christopher Briney, Angourie Rice, Avantika Vandanapu, Auli'i Cravalh, and Bebe Wood sat down with FD correspondent Naz Perez to talk all things ‘Mean Girls’! The cast dished on new elements of the film while also detailing how they are paying homage to the original, Reneé took us through the moment she found out that she would be returning as Regina, and so much more! Tickets for ‘Mean Girls’ are on sale now. See it in theaters January 12.
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[@2tr6dinquwjos]

all the censored beeps for Reneé 🤣

[@graceedgington]

Always 😂

[@GeorgeElliot13]

That’s why we Love Reneé

[@2tr6dinquwjos]

@@GeorgeElliot13 oh 100% ❤️

[@michelcomenta]

i know right (yeah, a mean girls reference)

[@jackson857]

We love our queen and her cursing.

[@Jaeger_rva]

I love how present Renee is when everyone is talking

[@claudelarseneault-mercier1414]

Renée has me HOOKED everytime she speaks. What a woman!!

[@Strandlights]

Shes kinda like taylorswift. More girl fans than male fans. But i get u she APPEALS APPEALS to women

[@samichmachine]

cannot wait to see Renee and Auli'i's dynamic in the movie bc the two of them in this interview is Incredible

[@michelcomenta]

and can we please talk about how gorgeous Auli'i looks with that hair? 🤩🤩

[@dacorsiiii]

I didn’t realize who that was until now!! I’m even more excited to see this movie now lol

[@rileybraud14]

i don’t even notice that freaking MOANA is in this movie😭

[@jordandurfee6228]

for real!!! I love Auli'i and I am so excited to see her shine!!!!!

[@COSun25]

I'm all for Regina × Janis.

[@aprilrose2464]

"The theater kids are actually like the smartest the hottest the most witty and also the most agressive."

[@tayyparkerr]

she's just talking abt herself at that point

[@gotmeJLOve]

auli'i and reneé just sitting there beside each other makes me want to write a 10 page enemies to lovers fanfiction about them

[@shazzycromo]

the way Renee and Auli'i would be the finest couple everrrrr! anyway this cast is already iconic and I can not wait for this movie.

[@lammieshipper]

they have such good chemistry as well frfr

[@katiemackcomments]

yeah i loved them sitting together and just giggling at each other they’ve got great chemistry, i hope they have good scenes together!

[@saturn.riot.moon.]

The way auli'i wanted to kiss her so bad the whole time

[@ryanciani3324]

of what?

[@MollieSpearman]

Yasssssssss this would be incredible ❤

[@sierravreacts]

Reneé's so unserious i love her so much

[@Honey26carat]

The girl playing Regina really got her vibe like you feel her energy in the room. She's the Alpha in the room and others are her slave. They cast her so well.

[@lammieshipper]

that’s renee rapp, she played regina george on broadway!!

[@Honey26carat]

@@lammieshipper Hum her energy don't lie 🔥

[@2tr6dinquwjos]

can’t wait for Reneés take on Regina she’s amazing !!

[@leliatarasova7522]

I loved her takes on Regina in the musical! Can't wait to see her on the screen again.

[@alainam5540]

Can we take a moment to appreciate this interviewer??? These questions are so well-researched and thought out.

[@sergiomolina6138]

That fun fact about the 'Glenn Coco' line is so funny 😂

[@RichieW90210]

Haha she ruined his life!!! You go Glen Coco !!!

[@AllySheehan]

Just want to say what an incredible job this interviewer did! Beautiful questions and insight, thank you for the excellent content :)

[@vthoneygirl]

Came here to say the same thing. This lady needs a promotion. Talk about asking the real questions.

[@jenn9049]

ALYYY QUEEN

[@nimh168]

Agree, great questions, and very well prepared for each guest! Lovely interview from start to finish

[@lucasdenley9407]

ALLY ❤

[@LyszSimmons]

Agreed she was a true fan and well included of all the accolades and gave a great amount of time to each participant. Great questions

[@blamecircumstance]

take a shot every time reneé says “so hot” lmaooo

[@urielcastro1134]

i dunk

[@KDangvideos]

This interviewer did such an amazing job! Really thoughtful questions and nice transitions between topics

[@giarratopp]

i love how reneé looks at everyone like she is deeply in love with them

[@ogfashionistaGH]

bro this made me laugh so hard...u r so right each time renee looks at someone im shipping them immediately

[@luaxif]

renee always getting BEEP is so funny to me

[@jenn9049]

the way renne said “ SO HOT " about everyone of the group playing any role or literally saying anything QUEEN i love her

[@magnoliaskogen]

I love it so much 😂

[@TamiaNikitaMorgan]

Love Renee and Auli their chemistry is something to look forward too

[@isabellareeves1831]

The fact that the top eight comments are about Renee just proves how iconic she is

[@ryanciani3324]

shes not iconic

[@alanagessner]

i need reneé and auli’i as love interests in a romcom ASAP

[@ryanciani3324]

thats very bizzare to say

[@starlord8739]

I can’t believe no one picked “Danny devito! I love your work!”

[@faierest]

watching naz's growth in the industry makes me so happy. she's an excellent interviewer and host. i remember her from her clevver days. amazing job as always, naz!

[@dianakaptan3195]

Was looking for this comment 👍✨️💖

[@jc841pd]

This is probably one of the best cast interviews I’ve ever seen. Amazing.

[@qweenkitty]

Auli'i is me. I too get distracted with Reneé

[@rickykodiakk]

this is the craziest cast ive ever seen and also such a fun group of people interacting PERIOD

[@drialex6639]

Mean Girls 2004, regina and janis had some history. Maybe in this version they gone be something together.. Renee and Auli'i chemistry is just ✨

[@kasenbrown5481]

knowing renee there will absolutely be flirting

[@gracieliz95]

I feel like Chris Brinkley is actually just a little weirdo and he keeps being cast in heartthrob roles. He might be this generation’s Robert Pattinson 😂

[@Bgirlcrafts]

God I get excited every time Renee speaks

[@scatorccios]

Reneé is so unserious, i love her so so much

[@casiopia7777]

Great interview. Everyone was at ease and happy.

[@heatherherdell5126]

This is one of the best interviews I've seen in a while. So fun- I can't wait to see the movie next week!

[@Jezieluni]

I love how Renee can’t go one sentence without having to be bleeped out 😂

[@GingerRootss]

Auli'i reactions to Renee are all of us reaching to Renee bahaha

[@ilovemusic204]

Reneé and auli’i have my heart and always will, love themmm ❤❤❤

[@ryanciani3324]

what about the rest of them? its odd you just mentioned 2 people

[@jackson857]

The interviewer is great. Thoroughly entertaining conversation.

[@SonnySideInc]

Compliments to Tina for being a leader in film, to have women and girls actors and crew to say, they feel safe. Tina is doing great things in many levels

[@SandraLargaes]

What a great interviewer! She’s so quick on her feet

[@growingupwithdisney]

This is a likable cast, makes me want to watch the movie now

[@ElizabethDickson-p2v]

The interviewer was so thoughtful and articulate wow

[@KiaraCarbajal]

What a lovely interview! The cast is wonderful and the interviewer did such a good job! 💖

[@blezzing0603]

This made me love this cast even more

[@IsadoraPedrozo-do7pi]

Thank you again Fandango for Naz Perez, The best interviewer everrr !!!!!

[@victoriareyes8981]

Her individual questions were so good

[@tessayo]

Auili is stunning

[@deaththreatsandrainbows4337]

i am auli’i everytime renee talks

[@gustavonerydg]

This was such a fun interview to watch! The cast was having a blast, can't wait to see them in the movie

[@cyberpunkdoll927]

Auli’li def has a crush on Renee.. something def went down on set 😂💖

[@ryanciani3324]

no she doesnt

[@ianhartdige]

this entire interview is chef's kiss.

[@ShayneTagilala]

AULI'I CRAVALHO STYLE IS SO SPOT ON 👌

[@palomadorrego3266]

Rice and Avantika has so friendly chemistry, aww, are so cute

[@verylemonygreen]

I am both renee and aulii staring at eachother

[@juliamajer121]

I MEAN, IT'S just me or Auli'i and Renee have some kind of vibe togehter 😏

[@scatorccios]

I think reneé is still dating someone called alissa!

[@SpySkater1]

Definitely caught a vibe. The sapphics were having a good time on that side of the table.

[@paulinagonzalez4332]

@@scatorcciosthere’s rumors they broke up but who knows for sure

[@scatorccios]

@@paulinagonzalez4332 im pretty sure they r still together!!

[@palomadorrego3266]

When the other talks, the other make love eyes, and pays to much attention and blinks slowly, so...

[@fangirlofbands7146]

I need 1000 interviews with this cast

[@kaelynnicole5]

Right

[@AllieOk]

Wow the interviewer was amazing and the cast are all interesting people to listen to

[@pesto.supremacy1525]

YALL BETTER NOT SLEEP ON TONY NOMINEE AND BROADWAY STAR JAQUEL SPIVEY

[@telwingwong]

Naz is such an incredible interviewer!

[@rorolilred]

This interviewer did such a great job!

[@i_nicole3611]

I love this interviewer she really know how to work a big cast!

[@soccerchamp81]

this interviewer was awesome and super professional

[@thetalkaholic]

Tina never ages, still slayingggg

[@RandumTeam]

the whole cast is truly lovely

[@d43imoet]

Wonderful, wonderful interview! 👏👏 Gets me really hyped for the movie (which I really hope will be playing in my local theaters l).

[@jay12315]

great interview, i really liked this interviewer!!

[@_rat_5758]

Ahhh I can’t wait! I love both the movie AND the musical! ❤❤❤ Renee is my fav Regina

[@branditorres471]

This cast is so beautifully stunning ❤❤❤❤❤

[@KairoK]

The interviewer has such a wealth of knowledge

[@its_really_zoe]

“i got the rizz as the kids say” IM ON THE FLOOR

[@crazybomb888]

3:55 - 4:15 is the single gayest moment in this interview and i live for it 🙌🏻

[@Iwastoolatetochangemyhandle]

Yeah it’s so cute. Also everyone here is crushing on Renee, but like Auli’i is so hot.

[@jay12315]

i'm in LOVE with this cast!! watching them was truly a delight

[@chikkipatron]

So no one's fav quote is "you can't sit with us!" ☹️ That's my fav quote, can't wait to watch the new film 💯👍🏽

[@rosecoloredtimes]

I feel like Tina Fay couldve mentioned that she based her screen play on the book “queen bees and wanna bees”

[@stanbalo]

She won't now bec Rosalind Wiseman is calling her out for her royalties. They are doing musicals and new film and she is not gettinf a cent

[@H.so.]

I mean yes and no. It was based off the psychology of how young women can treat one another but it was a non fiction book. Most of the screenplay was original!

[@stanbalo]

@@H.so. most but there are elements in the book that she incorporated in the story. Rosalind's book is still the foundation. Queen bees and wannabes

[@bexyPTX]

I have so many more questions about this movie after watching this. I'm so excited! It better be good after changing up so much and only filming for a month (like what? That just doesn't feel like enough for a musical)

[@SugarsugarFruity-hz6lz]

Yea I do not expect much from it. This feels really rushed and it felt like they didn't really do a lot of work on it so I don't really expect much to be completely honest. First movie will ALWAYS be elite in my book! (Burn book 😏) I really hope this doesn't flop though💀

[@isticmusicmuse722]

1:10 1:12 laughf 1:17 wrds tgey say 1:22 my heartm 1:29 1:47 wa sayinh 2:00 jv mk life 2:37 wrappin up. 3:05 her. 4:49 hv o. 4:54 him again.

[@emmastephaniee]

“I turned pretty this summer” I can’t

[@AmandaaRose]

So excited for this movie 😍😍 this interview is amazing!!

[@dannyisavibe8306]

Renee is NOT on the same planet as us I’m convinced

[@MunroMcLaren]

Renee and Jacquel song when??

[@levyt8]

Jaquel Spivey saying "where do we belong" was satisfying for me. I wish they didn't cut that song :(

[@chelseadaley9770]

I think Renee was top notch for playing Regina but in the original one I personally think Rachel McAdams was amazingly outstanding in the first movie because she knew how I make that character alive then this one with Renee did hers it was different but so cool

[@lunakranz3253]

Renee just said 71 times the word "like" i mean that's insane

[@rodneybean2455]

They seem like a very fun cast. Makes me miss musical theatre.

[@christinacostello9800]

Renee Rapp is my new Obsession and I'm so excited this movie ❤❤❤❤❤❤🔥 it going to be Fetch

[@MunroMcLaren]

I need more cast interviews!

[@isabelasepulvedalopez867]

This is a very good interview

[@MondayMmonster]

Yay Naz did it again!!

[@samanthadeabreudesousa9165]

Chris is like Paul with the chewing loud 😂

[@kasenbrown5481]

renee and auli’i are some of my biggest celeb crushes i swear to god. i hope janis is more of a queer character or at least doesn’t get with that math dude at the end. i have slight hope because auli’i is queer but it prob won’t happen

[@LeanneFrenkel]

This aged well!! Loved Janice as an out queer woman! 🌈

[@Iwastoolatetochangemyhandle]

@@LeanneFrenkelyeah me to. I wasn’t sure about Auli’i as the cast for her from the trailer. I didn’t know her and she is so different from the OG Janis, but after watching it the trailer did not do her justice. I ended up loving how she played Janis and the fact Janis is now so openly queer. Auli’i matched her vibe so well, I loved her acting, singing and style (as Renee would say “so hot”)

[@morgansings5501]

I never recognized that janis ian was the girl who played moana! Mind blown

[@michelcomenta]

anyone: a Reneé: so hot! i love her so much!!! i'm so excited about this movie, this whole cast is phenomenal 🩷

[@koltonengland8259]

I LOVE RENEE RAPP.

[@lisabella221]

she called jaquel damnian lmao

[@lovvingd]

Hello Dear How are you doing today?

[@simonnessi9470]

love renee so much

[@Monicamx10]

Love the movie, I like it better than the original. I think Tina Fey did an awesome job, chatacters have more depth now. You can tell this was made with love and every single one of the actors did an amazing performance. Love Regina George's voice 😍

[@lolameyer]

I can't wait to see this movie

[@shredsilastv]

at 6:03 i love that janis has a Hawaiian last name to coresspond w auli'i :D

[@Tahlzz.28]

Love reneè!!!

[@churaqui]

JAQUELLLLL IS A STAR

[@veefaq]

such a cool cast

[@adeleguillon7462]

RENÉE very exited to see you under my Christmas tree

[@TheWiseGrif]

Jaquel's burn book entry stating off with the Beyonce thing, knowing how his character Usher in A Strange Loop felt about Beyonce...the irony