15 Years Later — See the 'She's the Man' Cast Now! (2024)

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15 Years Later —See the 'She's the Man' Cast Now! (1)

By Anna Quintana

Updated March 16 2021, 1:43 p.m. ET

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It's hard to believe it's been 15 years since the premiere of She's the Man. Starring Amanda Bynes and a then up-and-coming actor by the name of Channing Tatum, the teen comedy follows Amanda's character Viola as she attempts to disguise herself as her brother to play on the school's soccer team.

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While initially not a blockbuster hit, She's the Man is now considered a cult classic and is easily one of the funniest movies of Amanda's career.

And who could ever forget that "nose bleed" scene? To see what the extremely talented cast has been up to since graduating from Illyria, keep reading below!

Amanda Bynes (Viola Hastings)

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Amanda Bynes was at the peak of her acting career in 2006 and followed up She's the Man with her role of Penny Pingleton in 2007's Hairspray.

Since then, Amanda has dealt with very public mental health issues and has taken a step back from acting to focus on her budding fashion career.

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Channing Tatum (Duke Orsino)

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One of Channing's first major acting roles, She's the Man launched Channing's career. He has gone on to star in Step Up, 21 Jump Street, and Magic Mike.

He is also the proud dad to daughter Everly with ex-wife Jenna Dewan.

Laura Ramsey (Olivia Lennox)

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In the movie, Olivia is in love with Sebastian —the only problem is that the real Sebastian is in Europe with his band and his sister Viola stole his identity.

In the end, Olivia ends up with the right Sebastian, and actress Laura Ramsey has continued to act, most recently landing a role on the TV series Hindsight.

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Alexandra Breckinridge (Monique Valentine)

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Alexandra Breckinridge was perfect as Sebastian's stuck-up girlfriend Monique, who had a very tense relationship with Viola (to say the least).

Today, you can watch Alexandra on the Netflix series Virgin River and on This Is Us.

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Robert Hoffman (Justin Drayton)

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Viola's ex-boyfriend and Duke's nemesis Justin is not the most likable character. However, actor Robert Hoffman is nothing like the on-screen jock.

Today, Robert has shifted his focus from acting to dance and offers online masterclasses. Fun fact: He starred in Step Up 2: The Streets.

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Emily Perkins (Eunice Bates)

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Eunice Bates is the personification of the saying, "It's always the quiet ones..."

Following her role as the nerdy (but freaky) Eunice, Emily went on to star as Becky Rosen on Supernatural.

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Brandon Jay McLaren (Toby)

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Eunice found her perfect match with Toby, who was also Duke's best friend in She's the Man. Fast forward 15 years and Brandon is still acting, recently starring in the Netflix series Firefly Lane alongside Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke.

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Clifton Murray (Andrew)

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Who would have thought that Clifton Murray, who portrayed Duke's friend Andrew, was actually a classically trained singer?

Clifton is part of the music group The Tenors and has performed around the world. He is also the proud dad of a son named Teddy.

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James Synder (Malcolm Festes)

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James Snyder has definitely come a long way from playing Viola's rival Malcolm. Before the pandemic shut down Broadway, James was performing as the top wizard Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

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Vinnie Jones (Coach Dinklage)

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Playing the tough soccer coach shouldn't have been too hard for the British actor. Before films, Vinnie played professional soccer and was even the captain of the Welsh national team.

Today, he is still one of the busiest actors in Hollywood, with over 100 credits to his name, including Snatch; Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels; and X-Men: The Last Stand.

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David Cross (Principal Gold)

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Best known for his work on Arrested Development, David Cross was the perfect choice to play Principal Horatio Gold opposite Amanda Bynes.

Currently, he is starring in the TV series Genius and is married to fellow actor Amber Tamblyn.

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Amanda Crew (Kia)

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Since She's the Man, Canadian actress Amanda Crew has had some pretty impressive acting roles, including Tess Carroll in Charlie St. Cloud and Silicon Valley's Monica Hall.

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Jessica Lucas (Yvonne)

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You might not know her by name, but you have definitely seen Jessica Lucas on your TV screens.

The Canadian actress and singer currently stars in the FOX series The Resident and has appeared in Gotham, Melrose Place, and 90210 since her role in She's the Man.

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Jonathan Sadowski (Paul Antonio)

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Jonathan Sadowski stole the spotlight as Viola's friend and hairdresser Paul.

Today, you can catch Jonathan on the TV series Sex / Life.

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James Kirk (Sebastian Hastings)

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James Kirk portrayed Viola's MIA brother Sebastian in She's the Man.

Unfortunately, James has been keeping a very low profile since appearing in the movie, with IMDB listing his last acting credit in 2018. He also does not seem to have any active social media accounts.

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FAQs

What happened to the girl who played in She's the Man? ›

Bynes has been on an acting hiatus, and she's shifted her focus to her personal life and fashion career. After "She's the Man," Bynes went on to appear in a variety of hit movies, including "Hairspray" (2007) and "Easy A" (2010). In 2010, she announced on Twitter that she'd be retiring from acting.

How old is Channing Tatum in the movie She's the Man? ›

Roger Ebert wrote: "Tatum is 26, a little old to play a high school kid..." Neil Smith for BBCi stated that "Bynes tackles her part with gusto, while Tatum underplays his to striking effect."

Who is Mel from Virgin River in She's the Man? ›

Alexandra Breckenridge (born May 15, 1982) is an American actress. She began her career with supporting roles in the teen comedy films Big Fat Liar (2002) and She's the Man (2006). She later played reporter Willa McPherson in the FX series Dirt and had a supporting role in the short-lived series The Ex List.

Who is Sebastian's girlfriend in She's the Man? ›

Also in the mix is Monique (Alex Breckenridge), Sebastian's totally conceited girlfriend, whom Viola dumps. The big day of the soccer match between Cornwall and Illyria arrives. Things go awry when Viola sleeps in and her brother, the real Sebastian, who can't play soccer, arrives.

Why did Amanda Bynes retire? ›

Amanda Bynes left acting after Easy A in 2010 due to body image issues, leading her to focus on mental health recovery. Bynes experienced substance abuse, struggles with Bipolar Disorder, and was under a conservatorship for her well-being.

Can Channing Tatum play soccer? ›

Channing Tatum Didn't Know How to Play Soccer Before 'She's the Man' - IMDb. Channing Tatum may have seemed like a borderline soccer pro in She's the Man, but the actor admitted his skills weren't as impressive in the sport as they seemed onscreen.

Is Channing Tatum married to Zoë Kravitz? ›

After being linked in 2021, the couple became engaged in 2023. Prior to her engagement to Tatum, Kravitz was married to actor Karl Glusman. They were married from 2019 to 2021. Tatum was previously married to his "Step Up" co-star, actress Jenna Dewan.

Did Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum ever date? ›

Channing and Amanda Bynes

The actor's dating life was kept hush-hush before his starring Step Up role – but it was rumoured he was dating co-star Bynes in 2006. While neither actors have ever confirmed if the rumours were true, there was a lot of speculation.

Who is Channing Tatum's twin brother? ›

Does Mel lose her baby? ›

Mel's baby dies at the end of Virgin River season 5. Mel is confirmed to have had a miscarriage.

Who did Mel sleep with Virgin River? ›

During a brief breakup with Jack, Mel travelled to LA and opted to try getting pregnant with her and Mark's last two embryos. However, upon her return to Virgin River, she reunited and slept with Jack. The timing prevents her from knowing the paternity of her baby.

Why did Mel leave Virgin River? ›

Mel's dealing with her own stress and decides to step away from her job at the clinic because of her high-risk pregnancy. Cameron (Mark Ghanimé) offers to leave — remember, he awkwardly hit on her last season — but she insists that she's the one to go.

What Shakespeare play is She's the Man based off of? ›

"She's the Man" is a modern adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night." The film used a few character names from the play, like Viola, Olivia, and Sebastian, and it also has themes similar to those found in the play — like changing identities and unrequited love.

Who is the real Sebastian in She's the Man? ›

She's the Man (2006) - James Kirk as Sebastian - IMDb.

Who is Sebastian's twin? ›

Anne Sallow (b. 1874/1875) was a Scottish witch and the twin sister of Sebastian Sallow. Before her fifth year as a Slytherin student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, her home in Feldcroft was attacked by Victor Rookwood, Ranrok, and Ranrok's Loyalists.

What happened to the girl in the girl on the third floor? ›

She tells Liz, "he played with her for months and then killed her, dumping her body at the train tracks." This explains Sadie's appearance as a ghost: wrapped in what looks like a tattered sheet and tied up with rope, with her face mutilated beyond recognition.

Where is Laura Ramsey now? ›

Laura currently resides in Los Angeles, CA, yet can be found exploring the furthest reaches of the globe from time to time.

What happened to the lady in the van? ›

Bennett obliges, and not long after he goes indoors, she dies peacefully in her sleep in her van. At her funeral, Bennett finds out that after Shepherd escaped from Banstead, she was involved in an accident when her van was hit by a motorcyclist, for whose death she believed herself to blame.

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