Put on your highest heels because it's time to step back into the world of Jodi Kreyman
when "Tall Girl 2" premieres on Friday, February 11.
Following the events of the heartwarming 2019 film "Tall Girl," this sequel brings us back
to the Big Easy for another round of high school hijinks -- only this time, it's Jodi
who rules the school from a perch of popularity as she embraces her towering frame and makes
it work for her.
But just as things are beginning to look up for Jodi, she'll have to look inward to find
out what it really means to stand tall and face her fears.
So before "Tall Girl 2" arrives, let's take a look at what else you should know about
this exciting new sequel.
For starters, "Tall Girl 2" will feature the return of your screen favorites, including
Ava Michelle reprising her role as Jodi, the 6 foot, 1 1⁄2 inch teen beauty who gives
this tender film series its name.
Throughout production on the pic, which took place in the spring of 2021 in New Orleans,
Ava Michelle was kind enough to share a ton of candid behind-the-scenes moments with her
co-stars to give fans a taste of Jodi's bold new looks and keep the anticipation at full-tilt.
In this leg of the story, Jodi will be riding high as a social butterfly -- so long as she
can keep that pesky inner voice of nay-saying at bay.
"You finally got your dream.
You think you can actually pull this off?"
Additionally, "Tall Girl 2" will bring back Griffin Gluck as her doting best-friend-turned-boyfriend
Jack Dunkleman, who is delighted to see Jodi shine but also doesn't want to only exist
in her shadow.
Luke Eisner will return as the hunky, but clueless Swedish exchange student Stig, while
Anjelika Washington will also reprise her role as Jodi's loyal best friend, Fareeda.
"Well this is about to get interesting."
Fans will also see Sabrina Carpenter reprise her role as Harper, Jodi's "big" sister slash
lifecoach, while Steve Zahn and Angela Kinsey return as their parents, Richie and Helaine.
And, of course, Clara Wilsey will also be back as Kimmy Stitcher to give Jodi some more
of her signature mean-girling because, well, she's probably feeling pretty jealous about
Jodi being the new "it" girl, after her mic-dropping homecoming speech.
In addition to all the familiar faces the film will bring, there are also going to be
some intriguing newcomers joining the fold, and it looks like Dunkleman is going to be
displeased with both of these new arrivals -- albeit, for very different reasons.
First, fans will get to meet Stig's sister, portrayed by breakout actress Johanna Liauw.
"His sister?"
"Oh no.
You rented more Swedes?"
While Dunkleman might not be delighted at his family bringing yet another Swedish teen
into their home, Stig does kinda need the company.
After all, following the events of the first film, when he proved to be both a cheater
and a liar, he is not exactly in the good graces of Jodi or Fareeda right about now.
Then, Jan Luis Castellanos also brings some new flair to the film as Tommy Torres, the
handsome beau who will share the stage with Jodi in the spring musical.
You probably know Castellanos from his riveting role as Diego in season 4 of "13 Reasons Why."
Although it looks like the love triangle between Jodi, Dunkleman, and Stig is no longer an
issue, the introduction of Tommy might just mean three's a crowd once again in "Tall Girl
2."
In addition to the incredible list of on-screen talent that will shake things up in the film,
there is also an exciting new addition behind the scenes as well.
Following the amazing work of director Nzingha Stewart with the first film, director Emily
Ting takes the helm of this installment.
Ting has gained plenty of recognition for writing and directing the 2015 romantic comedy
"Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong" and 2019's "Go Back to China."
Ting directs the picture from a screenplay by returning screenwriter Sam Wolfson, who
made a scripting debut with "Tall Girl," and many of the original film's producers, including
the legendary McG, have all returned for the sequel as well.
With such an exciting mix of returning favorites and fresh new faces, there is no doubt "Tall
Girl 2" will be a picture-perfect followup to the 2019 film that touched our hearts.
We'll find out when it arrives on February 11.
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