Rebel Wilson ‘ready to head back to 2002’ in Netflix’s ‘Senior Year’
“Senior Year.”Full of 2000s nostalgia, the film stars 41-year-old Wilson as a high school cheerleader named Stephanie Conway who falls off a pyramid and into a 20-year-coma. She then wakes up as a 37-year-old woman, ready to return to high school, regain her status and claim the prom queen crown that eluded her.The Aussie actress said in a statement, “‘Senior Year’ is like the wildly funny love child of ‘Bring It On’ and ‘Never Been Kissed.’ It will literally bring ‘cheer’ into your homes! I can’t wait for everyone to see ‘Senior Year’ on Netflix this May 13.”Wilson shared the first-look image on her Instagram, writing in the caption, “Got my butterfly clips and glitter, and I’m ready to head back to 2002!” She’s also a producer on the project.In her post, she also shared a quick snippet of herself rocking a green and yellow cheerleading uniform.Alex Hardcastle is directing the feature, which also stars Alicia Silverstone, Justin Hartley, Angourie Rice, Sam Richardson, Zoë Chao, Mary Holland and Chris Parnell.Last August, the “Bridesmaids” star channeled Britney Spears when she rocked the pop star’s iconic look from her “(You Drive Me) Crazy” music video.