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Rachel McAdams Reflects on Regina George’s Legacy and the Casting Pivot Behind Her ‘Mean Girls’ Turn

Her reflections arrive as she promotes Send Help with director Sam Raimi.

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.