Rebel Wilson releases musical comedy ‘Girl Group’

Rebel Wilson has released her new musical comedy, ‘Girl Group’, which she also wrote and directed. The film follows Tassie Young, a former pop star who, following a DUI arrest, is tasked with teaching music to a group of teenage girls at the East Hollywood Community Center. The movie features an ensemble cast including Jennifer Coolidge, Randall Park, and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, along with cameos from music figures such as Mel C and Nicole Scherzinger.

During the film's world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Wilson discussed her inspiration for the project, citing her lifelong admiration for iconic groups like the Spice Girls, Destiny’s Child, and BLACKPINK. She noted that the film aims to celebrate girl group music across different decades. Wilson also shared personal insights into her life, describing her home as a ‘girl power household’ shared with her wife, Ramona Agruma, and their two daughters.