‘Smile 2’ set for 2024, ‘Mean Girls’ movie shifts from streaming to theaters | Details
Paramount Pictures has made exciting announcements for movie enthusiasts. A sequel to the successful horror film "Smile" is officially in the works for a 2024 release. Additionally, the highly-anticipated "Mean Girls" musical movie, based on the Tony-nominated Broadway production and the iconic 2004 film, will make its way to theaters instead of its initially planned streaming debut.
«Mean Girls» Musical Movie Takes Center Stage
Originally slated for release on Paramount+, «Mean Girls» will now enjoy a wide theatrical release on January 12, 2024. This shift in plans indicates the studio's confidence in the film's potential at the box office. «Mean Girls,» known for its Broadway adaptation, brings the beloved characters and storyline back to the big screen.
The film stars Reneé Rapp, Angourie Rice, Jaquel Spivey, and Auli'i Cravalho, with Rapp reprising her role as Regina George from the Broadway musical. Rice, Spivey, and Cravalho will take on the roles of Cady, Damian, and Janis, respectively. The cast also includes Tina Fey and Tim Meadows, who return from the original film, as well as Jenna Fischer, Busy Philipps, Avantika, Mahi Alam, Christopher Briney, Bebe Wood, Ashley Park, Connor Ratliff, and Jon Hamm.
Directors Arturo Perez and Samantha Jayne bring this lively production to life from a script written by Tina Fey herself, who originally penned both the film and the stage musical. The music is composed by Jeff Richmond, featuring lyrics by Nell Benjamin.
Release Date Shuffle
Paramount's release calendar sees a notable shuffle, reminiscent of previous schedule adjustments. «Bob Marley: One Love,» starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the iconic reggae legend, was initially set to hit theaters on January 12, 2024.
