Jonathan Bennett on His Vision for Aaron Samuels in a Potential Mean Girls Sequel

Jonathan Bennett talks about what's ahead for Aaron Samuels and a possible Mean Girls sequel

On a recent episode of I've Never Said This Before, Jonathan Bennett, who's forever etched in our memories as Aaron Samuels from Mean Girls, opened up about what a sequel might look like and where he sees his character fitting in. Bennett came out as gay in 2017, but he stressed that Aaron Samuels should stay true as a straight character if they ever revisit Mean Girls in a sequel. He's definitely excited about stepping back into those shoes but wants Aaron's story to remain consistent with who he originally was.

Keeping true to the classic Mean Girls story

It's hard to talk about teen movies without mentioning Mean Girls, isn't it? Jonathan Bennett's role as Aaron, caught between Cady Heron, played by Lindsay Lohan, and Regina George, portrayed by Rachel McAdams, was pivotal. Bennett really emphasized how important it was to stay true to the original magic Tina Fey created. He said, "I think Aaron would be straight because I wouldn't want to change the narrative just because Jonathan Bennett is gay. You would keep Aaron Samuels' story intact." He's got a point—why mess with a classic?

Bennett's desire to keep Aaron's character authentic shows how much he respects what Mean Girls meant to all of us. He's not alone, either; he mentioned that "99 percent of the cast" would be on board with a sequel. Sounds promising, right?

Is the original Mean Girls cast getting back together?

Bennett also opened up about getting the original Mean Girls cast back together. While there aren't any official plans yet, there's definitely a buzz among the cast. "In the group chat, do we want to do it? Yes. It's just that we made that movie 22 years ago, so everyone grows up," he joked, noting how much time has flown since the film's release.

The idea of getting "the band back together" is pretty irresistible, but Bennett's realistic, noting that any move forward would strongly depend on writer Tina Fey. Still, the idea of seeing them all together again is an exciting one.

Imagining Aaron Samuels' future

Bennett has a pretty cool vision for Aaron if a sequel ever happens. "Why don't we just do the movie everyone wants?" he suggested, picturing himself as a teacher with the daughters of the original gang being the focus. "I'm a teacher at the school, the girls are grown up and have their own kids, and now their daughters are coming to school. That's the storyline. It's not rocket science."

This twist could freshen things up, creating new stories and interactions while handing the baton to the next generation. Sounds like the perfect way to bring Mean Girls magic to new audiences.

The ongoing legacy of Mean Girls

Since its release, Mean Girls has maintained its iconic status, spinning off musicals and even an upcoming new film. In the recent movie musical, Aaron is played by Christopher Briney, known from The Summer I Turned Pretty.

Bennett's fond look back at the original film and its classic characters reminds us why Mean Girls remains a cultural touchstone. With chatter about another sequel stirring, Bennett's ideas could pave an intriguing future path for this beloved saga.

As the conversation around Mean Girls' future continues, it would be fun to hear what you think. How do you see Aaron Samuels' story evolving? Feel free to jump into the comments and share your thoughts—let's keep it lively and respectful!