But I’m A Cheerleader
The 1999 Jamie Babbit filmBut I ’m A Cheerleaderis a for the most part underrated LGBTQ+ cult classic . A campy comedy about a adolescent girl who is sent to conversion therapy upon being suspected of being lesbian , the plastic film was originally met with mixed reviews and controversy as it was perhaps a bit in the lead of its time .
But I ’m A Cheerleadercould have well been made today instead of the recent ' 90s with the positive progression of LGBTQ+ representation in Hollywood . While the 1999 film is unbelievably well - done and does n’t necessarily need a remaking , it would for certain thrive in the current climate , especially with a wide array of openly LGBTQ+ actors added to the commixture to play the memorable ensemble of eccentric .
Megan - Dove Cameron
in the beginning play by Natasha Lyonne , the case of Megan is the titular cheerleader who struggles to come to terms with her sexuality throughout the moving picture . She ’s proudly feminine with a button - olfactory organ coming into court , making her perfect forDescendants’Dove Cameron .
Openly bisexual herself , Dove Cameron would fit well into this bouncy office . As she ventures away from her Disney Channel quality , the office of Megan inBut I ’m A Cheerleaderwould be majuscule for Cameron if the film were made today as it would unify her juvenility with more grownup themes .
Graham - Barbie Ferreira
Graham is Megan ’s honey interest with an angsty attitude originally played by Clea Duvall . Today , Barbie Ferreira would fit well in the role instead .
Not only does Barbie Ferreira have a similar appearance to Duvall ’s original Graham , Ferreira has self - identified as queer , stool her an ideal fit for this big lesbian part . What ’s more , Ferreira unquestionably has the edge demand for the character of Graham as see in her role as thesmart and cute Kat onEuphoria .
Mike - Colman Domingo
Mike is the virile counselor of the conversion camp who actively oppress his own homosexual tendency . He was to begin with played RuPaul in a role more masculine than fans have perhaps ever seen him before . Today , the macho role could rather be give to Colman Domingo , hump for a all-encompassing stove of projects , some of the most recent beingEuphoria , Candyman , andZola .
While Domingo normally does takes on striking character , it would be nifty to see the openly gay actor go down a more comedic road . His talent is indisputable , and with Mike ’s character being so dialog heavy and vital to the account , there ’s no doubt Domingo would strike as this important character .
Mary - Sarah Paulson
The possessor and distaff counsel of the conversion clique , Mary is one of the most essential theatrical role in the picture show . Mary is stern , anal , and aggressively anti - LGBTQ+ , but in the light - hearted nature of the film , it would be hilariously ironic for one of Hollywood ’s favorite sapphic actors Sarah Paulson to play her .
Sarah Paulson has definitely play someunlikeable eccentric onAmerican Horror Story , all of which try that she would thrive in this conniving role . Not only that , Paulson has previously played similar roles as vicious cleaning lady in power , which makes her an obvious choice to play Mary .
Hilary - Auli’i Cravalho
When it comes to the others in the conversion camp , the first person Megan meets is Hilary , an overly enthusiastic , womanly girl who shows her around . Originally played by dynamical actor Melanie Lynskey , Moana ’s Auli’i Cravalho would be a swell conniption rather if the film were made today .
Like Hilary in the motion picture , Cravalho has a sweet , young coming into court , and her screen background in musical comedy propose that she has the extroverted personality need for the purpose of Hilary . Plus , Cravalho is openly bisexual , which would make her operation more reliable .
Sinead - Milly Shapiro
The resident emo girl of the conversion therapy clan , Sinead is an unforgettable front inBut I ’m A Cheerleader . One of the most meet actors for this role today would be Milly Shapiro , best known for their office inHereditary .
Milly Shapiro has not done much acting since star inHereditary , but their updated look in actual lifespan check perfectly for the role of Sinead , so much so that Shapiro could easy do her own styling for the character reference . Shapiro is also a tribade , which is once again great for character legitimacy .
Jan - Ian Alexander
The character Jan has one of the most interesting storylines inBut I ’m A Cheerleader . Jan is intelligibly coded as a transgender male person rather than a lesbian woman , as the grapheme ’s monologue about not being like the rest of the camp ’s participants and the character blueprint suggests . If the film were made today , Jan would undoubtedly be canonically transmasculine , rather of the personal identity being heavily implied .
For this reason , The OAandStar Trek : Discoveryactor Ian Alexander would be cracking for the role . Alexander is one of the outstanding non - binary actors of today , playing trans roles as a trans personhimself . Their undefended sexuality fluidity would supply much needful depth to Jan ’s character .
Joel - Noah Galvin
One of the many male twin at the spiritual rebirth camp , Joel is a Judaic male child struggling to assume his gender under his spiritual background . Today , this role would be best play by Jewish actor Noah Galvin .
Noah Galvin is openly gay and has play many gay roles in the past , such as inBooksmartandThe Real O’Neals . Though a flake on the nose for his typecast , it ca n’t be deny that Galvin excels in these form of role , and it would be idealistic that the actor playing Joel would associate with his identity .
Andre - Bretman Rock
The most aureate of the male child is Andre , a character with uproarious one - liners . Bretman Rock , internet famous person and LGBTQ+ advocate , would excel in a role like this today .
Though Bretman Rock has n’t done much professional playing in his vocation , his on-line presence consist of many risible and entertaining videos , wee him a good scene for the purpose . When liken Bretman Rock to the original Andre , the law of similarity are unclouded , and Rock ’s likely shines though given his lively personality .
Dolph - Ncuti Gatwa
Originally played by Dante Basco , the part actor ofAvatar : The LastAirbender’sPrince Zuko , Dolph is the jock of the boys at the rebirth camp who ends up devolve for Clayton despite being learn against doing so . His character is of import as he becomes somewhat of a sidekick for Megan towards the close of the movie .
Today , Dolph would best be played today by Ncuti Gatwa . His role as Eric , one of the best characters onSex Education , make him a corking option for the role . At times , Dolph is a voice of rationality inBut I ’m A Cheerleader , like to that of Gatwa’sSex Educationcharacter .
