Auli’i Cravalho, Tina Fey.Photo:Arturo Holmes/GettyTina Feyran a tight ship on the set of the newMean Girlsfilm, according to starAuli’i Cravalho.In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE, the actress, 23, who portrays character Janis in thenew movie musical adaptation, opens up about how Fey, 53, used a “power move” while the movie was in production.“Tina Fey speaks really softly on set, which is actually a power move, because everyone leans in and quiets down to listen to her,” Cravalho says of theSaturday Night Livealum, whoreprisesher role ofMs. Norburyin the film.“I thought that was a boss move, and I will be taking that with me,” she continues. “It was great to see women in power.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Tina Fey in the new ‘Mean Girls.'.Jojo Whilden/ParamountAccording to Jaquel Spivey, who plays Janis’ BFF Damian in the film, Fey told the duo to “have fun” while filming the project.“Tina told us to be ourselves and to make these characters our own and to have fun and to trust that we were chosen for a reason,” Spivey, 25, tells PEOPLE.“For me personally, her entire demeanor, the way she carries herself on set in and of itself is a big lesson,” Avantika, who portrays Karen Shetty, adds of Fey. “She’s just really the epitome of an incredible woman in this industry, who really leads with kindness and brilliance and incredible work ethic, and is incredibly talented.““As someone who has always aspired to be a producer and go beyond being an actor in this industry, she’s just truly admirable in every sense of the word,” she continues.‘Mean Girls’ poster.Paramount PicturesThe newMean Girlsfilm comes almost 20 years after Fey’s original movie premiered in theaters in April 2004.Mean GirlsstarredLindsay Lohan,Rachel McAdams,Amanda SeyfriedandLacey Chabert. Lohan, 37, portrayed Cady, a high school student who moves to the United States from Africa.She is then introduced to the complexities of high school’s social hierarchies when she meets teen queen bees Karen Smith (Seyfried), Gretchen Wieners (Chabert) and their leader, Regina George (McAdams) — with the trio known as The Plastics.The new movie musical starsAngourie Riceas Cady,Renée Rappas Regina (reprising her Broadway role), Avantika as Karen and Bebe Wood as Gretchen.Jaquel Spivey, Angourie Rice and Auli’i Cravalho in ‘Mean Girls.'.Jojo Whilden/ParamountOn finding an updated group of stars for the new adaptation, Fey — who wrote the film while Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne directed — tells PEOPLE, “Bringing together a cast of actors is one of my favorite parts of the process, whether it’s in film, television or stage.““I love getting a chance to be a part of it,” she continues. “And I’m so thrilled about this cast that has come together for the newMean Girls.““They’re all so incredibly charismatic,” Fey adds of the cast, which also includesJon Hammas Coach Carr,Jenna Fischeras Cady’s mom andBusy Philippsas Regina’s mom.The newMean Girlsis currently playing in theaters.
Auli’i Cravalho, Tina Fey.Photo:Arturo Holmes/Getty
Arturo Holmes/Getty
Tina Feyran a tight ship on the set of the newMean Girlsfilm, according to starAuli’i Cravalho.In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE, the actress, 23, who portrays character Janis in thenew movie musical adaptation, opens up about how Fey, 53, used a “power move” while the movie was in production.“Tina Fey speaks really softly on set, which is actually a power move, because everyone leans in and quiets down to listen to her,” Cravalho says of theSaturday Night Livealum, whoreprisesher role ofMs. Norburyin the film.“I thought that was a boss move, and I will be taking that with me,” she continues. “It was great to see women in power.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Tina Fey in the new ‘Mean Girls.'.Jojo Whilden/ParamountAccording to Jaquel Spivey, who plays Janis’ BFF Damian in the film, Fey told the duo to “have fun” while filming the project.“Tina told us to be ourselves and to make these characters our own and to have fun and to trust that we were chosen for a reason,” Spivey, 25, tells PEOPLE.“For me personally, her entire demeanor, the way she carries herself on set in and of itself is a big lesson,” Avantika, who portrays Karen Shetty, adds of Fey. “She’s just really the epitome of an incredible woman in this industry, who really leads with kindness and brilliance and incredible work ethic, and is incredibly talented.““As someone who has always aspired to be a producer and go beyond being an actor in this industry, she’s just truly admirable in every sense of the word,” she continues.‘Mean Girls’ poster.Paramount PicturesThe newMean Girlsfilm comes almost 20 years after Fey’s original movie premiered in theaters in April 2004.Mean GirlsstarredLindsay Lohan,Rachel McAdams,Amanda SeyfriedandLacey Chabert. Lohan, 37, portrayed Cady, a high school student who moves to the United States from Africa.She is then introduced to the complexities of high school’s social hierarchies when she meets teen queen bees Karen Smith (Seyfried), Gretchen Wieners (Chabert) and their leader, Regina George (McAdams) — with the trio known as The Plastics.The new movie musical starsAngourie Riceas Cady,Renée Rappas Regina (reprising her Broadway role), Avantika as Karen and Bebe Wood as Gretchen.Jaquel Spivey, Angourie Rice and Auli’i Cravalho in ‘Mean Girls.'.Jojo Whilden/ParamountOn finding an updated group of stars for the new adaptation, Fey — who wrote the film while Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne directed — tells PEOPLE, “Bringing together a cast of actors is one of my favorite parts of the process, whether it’s in film, television or stage.““I love getting a chance to be a part of it,” she continues. “And I’m so thrilled about this cast that has come together for the newMean Girls.““They’re all so incredibly charismatic,” Fey adds of the cast, which also includesJon Hammas Coach Carr,Jenna Fischeras Cady’s mom andBusy Philippsas Regina’s mom.The newMean Girlsis currently playing in theaters.
Tina Feyran a tight ship on the set of the newMean Girlsfilm, according to starAuli’i Cravalho.
In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE, the actress, 23, who portrays character Janis in thenew movie musical adaptation, opens up about how Fey, 53, used a “power move” while the movie was in production.
“Tina Fey speaks really softly on set, which is actually a power move, because everyone leans in and quiets down to listen to her,” Cravalho says of theSaturday Night Livealum, whoreprisesher role ofMs. Norburyin the film.
“I thought that was a boss move, and I will be taking that with me,” she continues. “It was great to see women in power.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Tina Fey in the new ‘Mean Girls.'.Jojo Whilden/Paramount
Jojo Whilden/Paramount
According to Jaquel Spivey, who plays Janis’ BFF Damian in the film, Fey told the duo to “have fun” while filming the project.
“Tina told us to be ourselves and to make these characters our own and to have fun and to trust that we were chosen for a reason,” Spivey, 25, tells PEOPLE.
“For me personally, her entire demeanor, the way she carries herself on set in and of itself is a big lesson,” Avantika, who portrays Karen Shetty, adds of Fey. “She’s just really the epitome of an incredible woman in this industry, who really leads with kindness and brilliance and incredible work ethic, and is incredibly talented.”
“As someone who has always aspired to be a producer and go beyond being an actor in this industry, she’s just truly admirable in every sense of the word,” she continues.
‘Mean Girls’ poster.Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures
The newMean Girlsfilm comes almost 20 years after Fey’s original movie premiered in theaters in April 2004.
Mean GirlsstarredLindsay Lohan,Rachel McAdams,Amanda SeyfriedandLacey Chabert. Lohan, 37, portrayed Cady, a high school student who moves to the United States from Africa.
She is then introduced to the complexities of high school’s social hierarchies when she meets teen queen bees Karen Smith (Seyfried), Gretchen Wieners (Chabert) and their leader, Regina George (McAdams) — with the trio known as The Plastics.
The new movie musical starsAngourie Riceas Cady,Renée Rappas Regina (reprising her Broadway role), Avantika as Karen and Bebe Wood as Gretchen.
Jaquel Spivey, Angourie Rice and Auli’i Cravalho in ‘Mean Girls.'.Jojo Whilden/Paramount
On finding an updated group of stars for the new adaptation, Fey — who wrote the film while Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne directed — tells PEOPLE, “Bringing together a cast of actors is one of my favorite parts of the process, whether it’s in film, television or stage.”
“I love getting a chance to be a part of it,” she continues. “And I’m so thrilled about this cast that has come together for the newMean Girls.”
“They’re all so incredibly charismatic,” Fey adds of the cast, which also includesJon Hammas Coach Carr,Jenna Fischeras Cady’s mom andBusy Philippsas Regina’s mom.The newMean Girlsis currently playing in theaters.
source: people.com
