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 sounds a lot more complex than how the Glen Coco actor snagged his spot:
