American actor and TV host Jonathan Bennett, renowned for his role as Aaron Samuels in the 2004 teen comedy film “Mean Girls,” has shared valuable advice for Christopher Briney, the actor set to portray Aaron in the upcoming film adaptation of the Broadway musical. People reported on Bennett’s encouraging words in an exclusive interview.
Bennett, aged 42, expressed his excitement about the movie musical, praising its enduring appeal across generations, thanks to Tina Fey’s exceptional writing. He emphasized the importance of Briney making the character of Aaron his own in this reimagined version.
While Bennett hasn’t yet seen the film, he reminisced about attending the Broadway musical with his husband, Jaymes Vaughan. Acknowledging the significant gay cult following of “Mean Girls,” Bennett predicted that fans would go wild over the adaptation. He shared his anticipation for the film’s success and expressed excitement about the performance of Renee Rapp, who had previously wowed audiences on Broadway.
The article mentions the key cast members announced in December 2022 for the new “Mean Girls.” Angourie Rice, known for her role in “Senior Year,” is set to star as Cady Heron, while Renee Rapp will reprise her Broadway role as Regina George. Auli’i Cravalho, the voice behind “Moana,” will play Janis, and Jaquel Spivey from Broadway’s “A Strange Loop” will take on the role of Damian. Avantika and Bebe Wood are cast as Karen and Gretchen, respectively, rounding out the Plastics cohort.
Highlighting the broader context, People provides information about the film’s release date, scheduled for January 12, 2024, in theaters. The article concludes with a brief mention of other news, including the co-hosting of an AI meet by Bennett University and the passing of Jack Axelrod, known for his roles in “General Hospital” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” at the age of 93.
