Angourie Rice dishes to THR what her experience was like playing Cady in the 'Mean Girls' musical adaptation. Plus, she shares how Reneé Rapp helped her during singing rehearsals.
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00:00 Talk to me about booking this role and working with Tina and the entire cast on this,
00:04 because this is an iconic film.
00:06 I know, I couldn't believe it when I got that email,
00:08 but I'm so fortunate that it led me to this place right here.
00:13 I'm so excited for everyone to see the movie. I hope they love it.
00:16 What was the musical prep like and also all those dance rehearsals?
00:21 There were a few dance rehearsals. I did a lot of singing training.
00:24 It was also really helpful in the room.
00:27 While we were recording, Renee came in and helped me, which was amazing and so kind of her to do.
00:32 There was a lot of prep work that went into it.
00:34 Did you get to talk to any of the original Mean Girls girls, like Lindsay or any of them?
00:39 I know a lot of them reunited recently for a commercial.
00:42 They did, yes, I saw that.
00:44 I was so excited because Tina is a part of this movie. It's her project.
00:49 When I signed on, I was just asking her questions about what it was like in 2004,
00:54 what memories she had, so that was really nice to hear stories from her.
01:01 Obviously, the original film is so iconic.
01:03 Do you have a favorite burn book burn from the original film?
01:11 Some of them are a bit rude. I don't know if I can say them.
01:14 Maybe we can bleep it up.
01:17 My favorite one, which is in our movie, which is actually sung, is "This Girl is a Fugly Cow."
01:24 I think that's hilarious.
01:26 And the way that Renee sings it is just gorgeous.
01:30 I love it. I love how everyone's just been ready for this movie musical.
01:34 Is there another iconic 2000s comedy or movie that you would love to see turn into a musical next?
01:40 I mean, I love "10 Things I Hate About You."
01:43 I think that would be stunning, right?
01:46 Yeah.
01:47 So many to choose from, too.
01:49 Yeah, I would be in it. Cast me in another one, please. I want to do more.
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