Mean Girls 2

About Mean Girls 2

Mean Girls 2 is a 2011 American teen comedy-drama television film directed by Melanie Mayron. It is a stand-alone sequel to the 2004 film Mean Girls. The story unravals as a new student, Jo Mitchell, befriends outcast Abby Hanover and crosses paths with The Plastics, a trio of popular-girls who rule the school. Jo and Abby team up to take on The Plastics.

Making / Production

Mean Girls 2 was produced by Paramount Famous Productions as a television sequel to Mean Girls (2004). The movie was released straight-to-DVD on February 1, 2011. The screenplay was written by Allison Schroeder, based on characters created by Rosalind Wiseman and Mark Waters.

Actors

• Meaghan Martin plays the role of Jo Mitchell, a new girl in school who takes on the Plastics. She portrays her character with a robust sense of independence mixed with likable goofiness.
• Jennifer Stone embodies the role of Abby Hanover, an unpopular girl who becomes Jo's best friend and ally against the Plastics. Stone plays Abby with a palpable sweetness and intelligence.
• Maiara Walsh portrays the lead Plastic, Mandi Weatherly. Walsh brings a delicious mean-girl vibe to the role, channeling the over-the-top meanness with flair and comedic timing.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was a follow-up to the popular Mean Girls but did not feature any of the original cast.
• Despite its name, Mean Girls 2 is not a direct sequel, as it follows an entirely new set of characters.
• The movie was originally intended for a theatrical release, but was released straight-to-DVD instead.

Quotes

• "Life is full of risks. Not being included in every activity is one of them." - Jo Mitchell
• "You're not afraid of her. You're afraid of being her." - Abby Hanover
• "You care about school. You're a decent human being. You're definitely not popular." - Mandi Weatherly

Music, Soundtrack

• The soundtrack feature tracks by a variety of artists, including Ke$ha's 'We R Who We R' and Mandy Moore's 'Extraordinary'.
• The ending credits play out to Joan Jett's classic 'Bad Reputation' - fitting for the film's theme of high school social politics.