Sticking with this strategy of casting unknowns, TV Land has also chosen newcomers for the three Heathers.
Interestingly enough, TV Land has opted to go with a total newbie to the Hollywood scene to take over the J.D. role from Slater, in the form of actor James Scully.
The network has now cast the lead roles for its modern take on the Heathers story, including updated versions of J.D., Veronica, and the titular trio of mean girls.
Directed by Michael Lehmann and written by Daniel Waters, the original Heathers centered on Veronica Sawyer (Winona Ryder), a new addition to Westerburg High School’s popular girl clique.