'Mean Girls' Cast Compares 2004 Original and New Movie, From Iconic Scenes to Homages (Exclusive)

Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Avantika and Bebe Wood chat with ET's Denny Directo about 'Mean Girls.' The cast breaks down the differences between their new movie and the original 2004 comedy, from including iconic quotes to paying homage within their fresh take. Everyone praises 'supportive' Tina Fey, whom they recall encouraging all of the actors to make creative choices on the set. Jaquel also gives a shout-out his O.G. counterpart, Daniel Franzese, for offering support after he was cast as Damian. 'Mean Girls' hits theaters on Jan. 12, 2024.