Lindsay Lohan, known for her role as Cady Heron in the original 2004 Mean Girls film, attended the New York City red carpet premiere of the new Mean Girls movie musical. In a surprise cameo, she joins writer and former co-star Tina Fey. However, Lohan, 37, expressed discontent with a particular joke in the new movie, with her representative stating she was “very hurt and disappointed” by the reference to “fire crotch” in the dialogue. The reference in the film connects to a 2006 paparazzi video where Lindsay Lohan was called a “fire crotch” by Brandon Davis. Paramount has not yet responded to comments on the matter.
At 53, Tina Fey reprises her role as Ms. Norbury, serves as the screenwriter, and produces the new Mean Girls film. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the Saturday Night Live alum discussed orchestrating Lindsay Lohan’s surprise cameo in the movie. Fey shared that Paramount wanted original cast members, but fitting all five was challenging. She felt Lindsay Lohan was crucial, describing the original movie as “really Lindsay’s movie” and considering her the heart of it. Fey aimed for an unexpected role for Lohan and incorporated it late in the film, providing fans with an unexpected surprise and showcasing Lohan’s intelligence in the role.
Tina Fey revealed to The New York Times that she removed certain jokes from the new Mean Girls film due to their problematic nature in the two decades since the original release. Writing in the early 2000s based on her late ’80s teen experience, she acknowledged the evolving landscape of humor. Fey expressed a belief in finding new ways to approach jokes with less unintended impact. Angourie Rice, 23, also shared her sentiments about sharing screen time with Lindsay Lohan, expressing how much it meant to her.
Angourie Rice, 23, expressed the rarity of delving into a character’s mindset and then meeting someone who has done the same, highlighting the shared experience with Lindsay Lohan. She emphasized the significance of this connection, acknowledging the solitary aspect of acting where you immerse yourself in a character and then bid farewell. Rice noted the enduring impact of the character Cady, played by various actors, including Erika Henningsen on Broadway, emphasizing that Cady becomes more substantial than the individual actor. She found meaning in sharing this experience with Lindsay Lohan and other special performers.
Source: People
