Overview
- Speaking on The Graham Norton Show, McAdams said she did not realize how disliked Regina George would be or that the sentiment would endure for years.
- She recalled the reaction at the first public screening, noting the crowd cheered during a pivotal on-screen comeuppance for her character.
- McAdams told PEOPLE she initially auditioned for protagonist Cady Heron but, at 25, was told by director Mark Waters she was “too old” for Cady and “just right” for Regina.
- She is promoting the darkly comic survival thriller Send Help, praising director Sam Raimi as a kind and “wonderful” collaborator, with the film now in theaters.
- McAdams also voiced support for Reneé Rapp’s recent take on Regina in the musical movie adaptation, calling the performer “amazing” and saying she’s excited to see her version.