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Mean Girls 2 Greenlit, Plot Details And Director Revealed

By Peter Sciretta

Paramount Pictures has not announced an official sequel to Mark Waters' 2004 teen comedy Mean Girls, but we've been hearing rumblings that production was set to begin on a sequel in Atlanta. And today we came across a press release announcing an open casting call, so that confirms it. But will it be a theatrical sequel or just another one of those direct to dvd sequel? Well, it is being produced by "Paramount Famous Productions", which has previously produced Van Wilder: Freshman Year and Wrong Turn At Tahoe — so you have your answer. And don't say we didn't predict a direct to DVD Mean Girls sequel in 2008, because we did.

More information, including director, plot, and how you can audition for a role, after the jump.

57-year old Primetime Emmy award winner Melanie Mayron will helm the movie. Mayronis a television vetren who some of you will remember as Melissa Steadman on thirtysomething, but she has since gone behind the camera, directing episodes of New York Undercover, Dawson's Creek, Arli$$, In Treatment, The Naked Brothers Band, 90210, Greek and the 10 Things I Hate About You television series. She also directed the 1995 film The Baby-sitters Club,  Slap Her... She's French, and Zeyda and the Hitman.

So what is the movie about? Here is the official plot synopsis:

The story revolves around a new high school student, Jo, who agrees to befriend an outcast, Abby, at the urging of Abby's wealthy father in exchange for paying all of Jo's  costs for the college of her dreams. Jo and Abby team up to take on the school's "mean girls," the Plastics.  The story becomes a high stakes battle of loyalty that ultimately comes to a head when one of our heroines finds out that her friendship has been bought and paid for.

Sounds basically like a rehash of the first film.

And for those interested, here is how you can audition:

Casting Director Bill Marinella, a 17-year industry veteran, announced today that he is in search of background talent for MEAN GIRLS 2, a Paramount Famous Productions release, shooting entirely in the Atlanta-area over the summer during July 2010.

The open call will be held, Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 9 am to 12 pm and Sunday, June 27, 2010 from 11 am to 2pm at:

The Ernst and Young Building

Lower Level vacancy

at 55 Allen Plaza

Atlanta, Georgia 30308

  • Anyone with cool/ funky hairstyle, eyeglasses, or "Art Gallery" looks

    • High school sports fans, Mom and Dad types, with a Midwest feel

    Casting ages 16 and up and "ALL LOOKS"

    Mall rats, skater looks and preppies!

    Real Cheerleaders and High School Jocks!  Come in high school attire.

    Looking for Asian-American and Latin-American actors for very featured bit roles.

    Wardrobe notes:

  • NO LOGOS of any kind please!
  • ABSOLUTELY NO RED, NO WHITE, NO BRIGHT COLORED CLOTHING
  • NO BUSY PRINTS/PATTERNS
  • Come in high school attire, jeans, ringer t-shirts, hoodies, skirts, etc.
  • Backpacks, bookbags, beanies, kangols, eclectic outfits and accessories
  • Please come in style, simple jewelry is best, with hair and make-up camera ready

    • Plenty of free parking and bring headshots if you have them.

    Please bring official state IDs (e.g., driver's license, birth certificate, U.S. Passport).  School IDs are not sufficient.

    For descriptions and photos of wardrobe and other fun stuff regarding extras casting on MEAN GIRLS 2, please follow our blog on the following link: http://extrasmg2.blogspot.com/ and join our Twitter casting blast for what we are seeking daily at http://twitter.com/AcmeCastingATL

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