Overview
- McAdams says she did not anticipate how intense or long‑lasting public dislike of Regina George would be.
- She recalls early audience screenings where viewers openly celebrated the character’s on‑screen comeuppance.
- At 25, she auditioned for Cady Heron before director Mark Waters told her she was too old for the lead but ideal for Regina.
- She says she took the switch as a compliment and has called playing the antagonist “the best.”
- McAdams praises Reneé Rapp’s recent portrayal of Regina and discusses working with Sam Raimi on Send Help, which is now in theaters.