THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Not Another Teen Movie' 19 years later

Olivia SinghJun 11, 2020, 22:15 IST

Chyler Leigh and Chris Evans in "Not Another Teen Movie."Columbia Pictures

"Not Another Teen Movie" was released in 2001 and starred Chris Evans and Chyler Leigh as Jake Wyler and Janey Briggs, respectively.
In the years since the parody film was released, Evans has gone on to become a Marvel star and Leigh landed a major role as Alex Danvers on The CW's "Supergirl."

In December 2001, Chris Evans and Chyler Leigh starred in "Not Another Teen Movie," which spoofed popular '80s and '90s films about adolescents.

"NATM" centered on teenagers Jake Wyler (Evans) and Janey Briggs (Leigh) at John Hughes High School, a reference to the late filmmaker behind iconic movies like "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Sixteen Candles."

The parody movie included cliches and themes from movies like "She's All That," "The Breakfast Club," "American Pie," and more. It also featured cameos from '80s and '90s stars like Melissa Joan Hart, Mr. T, and Paul Gleason from "The Breakfast Club."

Here's what the cast has been up to since "NATM" was released 19 years ago.

Chris Evans played Jake Wyler, the most popular guy at school.

Chris Evans in "Not Another Teen Movie." Columbia Pictures

Chris Evans is now known for his role as Captain America/Steve Rogers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Chris Evans in September 2019. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Chyler Leigh portrayed Janey Briggs, an unpopular girl who loved to paint.

Chyler Leigh in "Not Another Teen Movie." Columbia Pictures

Leigh stars as Alex Danvers on The CW's "Supergirl."

Chyler Leigh in April 2018. Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images

Jaime Pressly played head cheerleader and Queen B Priscilla.

Jaime Pressly in "Not Another Teen Movie." Columbia Pictures

Pressly currently stars on the CBS comedy "Mom" alongside Anna Faris and Allison Janney.

Jaime Pressly in March 2018. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Eric Christian Olsen starred as Austin, one of Jake's friends.

Eric Christian Olsen in "Not Another Teen Movie." Columbia Pictures

Olsen currently stars as Marty Deeks on "NCIS: Los Angeles."

Eric Christian Olsen in November 2019. Morgan Lieberman/FilmMagic

Janey's best friend, Ricky Lipman, was played by Eric Jungmann.

Eric Jungmann in "Not Another Teen Movie." Columbia Pictures

Jungmann has primarily guest-starred on TV shows in recent years.

Eric Jungmann in "Of Fortune and Gold." Prominence Films

Mia Kirshner portrayed Catherine Wyler, Jake's sister who had a dysfunctional crush on him.

Mia Kirshner in "Not Another Teen Movie." Columbia Pictures

Kirshner recently starred in Lifetime's movie based on the real-life college admissions scandal involving Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman.

Mia Kirshner in 2018. Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket via Getty Images

Deon Richmond played Malik, who called himself "the token black guy" of the film.

Deon Richmond in "Not Another Teen Movie." Columbia Pictures

Richmond's most recent role was on the sitcom "That Show Called Arif."

Deon Richmond in August 2011. Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images

Ron Lester starred as Reggie Ray, another member of Jake's inner circle.

Ron Lester in "Not Another Teen Movie." Columbia Pictures

Lester died in 2016 due to liver and kidney failure.

Ron Lester died in 2016. Major Dodge/YouTube

Cody McMains played Mitch Briggs, Janey's younger brother.

Cody McMains in "Not Another Teen Movie." Columbia Pictures

McMains appeared on "90210" and the short-lived series "10 Things I Hate About You."

Cody McMains on "10 Things I Hate About You." Freeform

Sam Huntington portrayed Ox, one of Mitch's friends.

Sam Huntington in "Not Another Teen Movie." Columbia Pictures

Huntington stars as Noah on NBC's "Good Girls."

Sam Huntington in April 2018. Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP

Samm Levine starred as Bruce, another freshman who was friends with Mitch.

Samm Levine in "Not Another Teen Movie." Columbia Pictures

Levine's most recent role was in the 2020 thriller "Adverse."

Samm Levine in August 2019. Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images

JoAnna Garcia Swisher played Sandy Sue.

JoAnna Garcia Swisher in "Not Another Teen Movie." Columbia Pictures

Garcia Swisher went on to star as Ariel on ABC's "Once Upon a Time."

JoAnna Garcia Swisher in July 2019. Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic

Lacey Chabert played Amanda Becker, who Mitch had a crush on.

Lacey Chabert in "Not Another Teen Movie." Columbia Pictures

Nowadays, Chabert is known for her role as Gretchen Wieners in 2004's "Mean Girls."

Lacey Chabert in October 2019. Jim Spellman/Getty Images

Randy Quaid played Mr. Briggs, Janey's quirky but supportive dad.

Randy Quaid as Mr. Briggs in "Not Another Teen Movie." Columbia Pictures

Quaid's most recent role was in the comedy "All You Can Eat."

Randy Quaid in January 2008. Randall Michelson/WireImage

Riley Smith appeared as Les, who started dating Priscilla after she broke up with Jake.

Riley Smith in "Not Another Teen Movie." Columbia Pictures

Smith stars as Ryan Hudson on The CW's "Nancy Drew."

Riley Smith in August 2019. Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic

Josh Radnor had a minor role as a tour guide at John Hughes High School.

Josh Radnor in "Not Another Teen Movie." Columbia Pictures

Radnor most notably portrayed Ted Mosby on CBS' "How I Met Your Mother."

Josh Radnor in June 2019. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Molly Ringwald, who starred in several iconic teen movies, played a flight attendant.

Molly Ringwald in "Not Another Teen Movie." Columbia Pictures

Ringwald plays Mary Andrews, Archie's mom, on The CW's "Riverdale."

Molly Ringwald in October 2019. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

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