One of the best movies of the 2000s , Mean Girls remains a cultural touchstone more than two decades after its release. The beloved 2004 teen comedy launched and/or leveled up its now-wildly successful cast . However, it wasn't easy for every member of the ensemble to land a role as one of the students at North Shore High. For Lizzy Caplan , securing the role of Janis Ian was no small task and, as she recently recalled, she faced resistance from execs, who wanted a then-popular reality TV star for the gig.

While appearing on Penn Badgley ’s Podcrushed podcast, Caplan recounted her life-changing experience with Mean Girls . She explained that, from the start, she was high on the project and determined to be cast. When it comes to the Cobweb star's experience, the process

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