Paramount Pictures announced the film's development in January 2020, with Fey returning to write the screenplay and serve as a producer alongside
Lorne Michaels, who produced the 2004 film. Composer
Jeff Richmond and lyricist
Nell Benjamin returned to rework their songs from the stage musical, while Richmond also composed the film's score. Casting began in December 2022.
Principal photography took place in New Jersey between March and April 2023. The film was originally set to premiere on the streaming service
Paramount+, but in September 2023, the distributor opted to release the film theatrically first after the film received positive test scores.
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