Why did Paramount choose to remake the modern classic Mean Girls?
The answer lies on Broadway.
Get the scoop on what inspired the new musicalMean Girlsremake that hit cinemas earlier this year.
Its nearly universally beloved.
It earned a somewhat decent $104 million on a $36 million budget and critical reactions were mixed.
(Read aboutthe entire cast of 2024sMean Girlshere.)
Why Did Paramount Remake Mean Girls?
TheMean Girlsstage production has been a smash hit and received various award nominations, including multiple Tony Award nods.
The popularity of the musical is what prompted Paramount Pictures to convert it into a live-action theatrical film.
They look really fluid and cool.
It isnt a remake, its a new interpretation.
It feels like a familiar enough story, but its for today.
That was a challenge we were trying to answer every day with this movie.
It’s a big responsibility to the fans."
Why Wasn’t Mean Girls Marketed as a Musical in Trailers?
This movie is a broad comedy with music.
Yes, it could be considered a musical but it appeals to a larger audience.
We have a musical note on the title, so there are hints to it without being overbearing.
How Different Is Mean Girls 2024 From the Broadway Musical?
These numbers include It Roars, More is Better, and Fearless.
In the movie, it was replaced with What Ifs.
Additionally, there are some fairly sizable differences between the twoMean Girlsmovies.
Caplans Janis was largely believed by fans to be gay but was depicted as straight.
Both cinematic takes onMean Girls(the 2004 original and the 2024 remake) can be streamed onParamount+.
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