'Mean Girls' Musical Being Adapted Into a Movie

Lorne Michaels will return to produce with Tina Fey. Fey, who wrote the book for the Broadway show, will write the feature script, with music by Jeff Richmond and lyrics by Nell Benjamin.

The news of the movie musical comes as producers of the Mean Girls on Broadway are in final talks for the show to bow in London’s West End in late Spring of 2021.

"I’m very excited to bring Mean Girls back to the big screen," said Fey. "It's been incredibly gratifying to see how much the movie and the musical have meant to audiences. I've spent sixteen years with these characters now. They are my Marvel Universe and I love them dearly.”

Added Michaels, "It has been a joy to work on Mean Girls and to watch it go from film, to musical, and now to musical film. I am very proud that Tina’s story and characters continue to resonate with new generations. We are all excited to continue to work with Sonia Friedman and her team as we prepare for London.”

Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams starred in the original comedy, which earned a massive $128 million at the global box office and has since reached cult teen movie status.

This article was originally published by The Hollywood Reporter.