Los Angeles, California – Tina Fey and Tim Meadows are set to reprise their roles in the new Mean Girls musical movie, with Fey sharing her working experience with Meadows. The decision to return to their iconic roles as Ms. Norbury and Principal Duvall was not made lightly, as both actors had one condition before signing on for the project.
In an interview with PEOPLE, Fey revealed that the idea to bring back their characters came from the realization that teachers work for a long time. Fey stated, “I am reprising my role as Ms. Norbury because we thought, well, teachers work for a long time. So, it might make sense if Tim and I did it.” Fey then reached out to Meadows and asked if he would be interested in returning as Principal Duvall. The agreement was made, with one stipulation – they both agreed that they didn’t want to sing in the new movie.
Reflecting on their experience working together again, Fey expressed that it was fun and enjoyable to reunite with Meadows. With a touch of humor, Fey noted, “It’s been nice to see Tim. One of us has aged, the other one of us is Tim Meadows! But it’s been really nice to get to work with Tim again.”
The new Mean Girls movie comes almost two decades after the original premiered in 2004. The film, which starred Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried, and Lacey Chabert, became a cult classic. The musical adaptation features a fresh cast, including Angourie Rice as Cady, Renée Rapp as Regina, Anantika as Karen, and Bebe Wood as Gretchen.
In summary, Tina Fey and Tim Meadows have agreed to reprise their roles in the new Mean Girls musical movie, with both actors excited to work together again. The decision to return to their iconic characters was made with the understanding that teachers have long careers, making it fitting for them to come back. This news comes nearly 20 years after the original Mean Girls film captured audiences’ hearts and became a cultural phenomenon.