Stock up on plenty of falafel, because it's almost time for "He's All That" to hit
screens. This romantic comedy offers an all-new take on the classic 1999
teen favorite "She's All That," with a few modern twists.
Like the first film, "He's All That" will center on a popular high school student's
challenge to turn the biggest outcast in the class into a school sensation. Only this time,
the story will be gender-swapped and feature an it girl taking a bet that she can raise the profile
of a boy of her friend's choosing, boosting his popularity enough to help him become prom king.
It's not just the story that will ring familiar to fans of the original. There are also some key cast
members, like the original's Rachel Leigh Cook, and creative voices making a triumphant return.
And there are other big surprises in store, including Kourtney Kardashian! So before
the new film arrives on Netflix, here's a look at everything you should know about "He's All That."
Leading the cast of "He's All That" is social media superstar Addison Rae, who is making her
film debut. Rae stars as Padgett Sawyer, an influencer who knows how to put on a good face
for her followers, but unfortunately goes viral for all the wrong reasons. After she's humiliated
during a livestream in which she catches her boyfriend in the act of cheating on her...
"Padgett!" "What?"
"You're still live."
...she fights to restore her
reputation as the master of makeovers by taking on the aforementioned dare.
Rae's role is inspired by the character Zack Siler, who was played by Freddie Prinze Jr.
in "She's All That." Like Padgett, Zack was also scorned by his lover and decided to get
revenge by making an outcast into the prom queen. But given Padgett's digital savvy,
she certainly has a lot more modern technological tools to work with than Zack did.
Starring as Cameron Kweller, the artsy loner who unwittingly becomes the subject of Padgett's bet,
is Tanner Buchanan. "Cobra Kai" fans will instantly recognize him
as the actor who plays troubled fighting sensation Robby Keene. In this new role,
Buchanan will still get to demonstrate some of those sweeping kicks that make him an action
star in the "Karate Kid" sequel series, but he'll also get to show just how well he can pull off a
pin-striped zoot suit and run a horse stable. The teen cast of the film also includes Madison
Pettis as Alden, Myra Molloy as Quinn, and Peyton Meyer as Padgett's ex Jordan Van Draanen. Plus,
keep an eye out for Isabella Crovetti as Brin, Annie Jacob as Nisha, Andrew Matarazzo as Logan,
Romel De Silva as Sebastian Woo, and Dominic Goodman as Track. And fans can also expect to
see reality TV legend Kourtney Kardashian making her feature film debut as Jessica Miles Torres.
In addition to the new stars of "He's All That," the film will also bring back the title star of
the original film, Rachael Leigh Cook, for a role as Padgett's caring mother. Fans of
"She's All That" will no doubt remember Cook from her jaw-dropping turn as Laney Boggs in the film,
who started out as a clumsy art geek and ended up as...well, she was still a clumsy art geek. But
she started wearing her contact lenses...
"Ever think about contacts?"
"I have them, I just never wear them."
...along with a few new dresses, and a
lot more confidence. And Cook isn't the only "She's All That" alum returning for the pic.
Matthew Lillard, whose goofy dance skills and fearless demeanor made him an instant
standout as Brock Hudson, will also return with some new moves for the 2021 take on the story.
"He's All That" also boasts some formidable talent behind the scenes.
The film is directed by Mark Waters, who previously impressed audiences with his work
helming some daring romantic comedies including "Mean Girls," "The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past,"
"Head Over Heels," and "Just Like Heaven." He's also known for his work on other intriguing films
like "The House of Yes," "Freaky Friday," and "The Spiderwick Chronicles," just to name a few.
The script is by R. Lee Fleming, Jr., the original writer of "She's All That."
The 1999 film was his very first to hit screens. Fleming is also known for his work writing for
television series such as "Friends," "One Tree Hill," "The Lying Game," and "Light as a Feather."
In other words, both in front and behind the camera, "He's All That" is brimming
with talent and has a storyline that can fit in with any generation. So prepare to laugh and cry
along when "He's All That" hits Netflix. Thanks for watching. Click the links in
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