Rebel Wilson: What To Watch If You Like The Senior Year Star

Originally published on Cinemablend

March 6, 2023, 11:45 AM

<p> <em>Senior Year </em>is Rebel Wilson boasting a new look, but the same side-splitting funny bone. She plays Stephanie Conway, who falls into a coma when she is 17-years-old (as played by fellow Aussie and <em>Spider-Man: No Way Home</em> star Angourie Rice) and wakes up 20 years later still determined to finish high school, reclaim her spot as cheerleading captain, and be crowned prom queen. </p> <p> Seeing the hilarious Australian native lead a new comedy has inspired us to remember some of her previous greatest hits, such as the <em>Pitch Perfect</em> movies - which earned her an instant ticket to the American mainstream. In fact, let’s start with that fun, infectious, musical franchise as we take a look at some of our favorite Rebel Wilson movies.  </p> <p> <em>By Jason Wiese</em> </p>

<p> A typically reclusive aspiring musician (Academy Award nominee Anna Kendrick) steps out of her comfort zone to join her college’s famous a cappella choir, leads them to victory in a European competition during her senior year, and reunites with them once more (or so we thought) on an overseas tour for the USO. </p> <p> <strong>Why it is worth checking out if you like Rebel Wilson:</strong> In the scene-stealing role of the self-proclaimed “Fat Amy,” Rebel Wilson was easily the breakout star of the <em>Pitch Perfect</em> cast in 2012, and more than likely the most essential reason why audiences came back for <em>Pitch Perfect 2</em> three years later and 2017’s <em>Pitch Perfect 3.</em> </p>

<p> After her lifelong best friend (Maya Rudolph) gets engaged and asks her to be her maid of honor, a cash-strapped, lovelorn pastry chef (star and co-writer Kristen Wiig) begins to reconsider what she really wants in life while also finding herself in a competition with a wealthy, overbearing fellow bridesmaid (Rose Byrne). </p> <p> <strong>Why it is worth checking out if you like Rebel Wilson:</strong> A year before starring in <em>Pitch Perfect</em>, Rebel Wilson appeared alongside another hilarious female ensemble, the <em>Bridesmaids</em> cast, as Brynn - one half of the siblings who toss Wiig’s character, Annie, out of their apartment - in this Academy Award nominated modern comedy classic. </p>

<p> After falling in love with and becoming engaged to a woman he met while on vacation (Laura Brent), a young Australian man (Xavier Samuel) asks his three closest mates (Kevin Bishop, Tim Draxl, and <em>Love Actually</em> cast member Kris Marshall) to all serve the duties of the best man, only for them to fail miserably at the task. </p> <p> <strong>Why it is worth checking out if you like Rebel Wilson:</strong> In the same year she starred in <em>Bridesmaids</em>, Rebel Wilson appeared alongside a hilarious ensemble of fellow Aussies and Brits, but as a bridesmaid herself this time, in <em>A Few Best Men</em> - an uproarious comedy from the writer of the original <em>Death at a Funeral</em>, Dean Craig, and the director of <em>The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert</em>, Stephan Elliott. </p>

<p> After a woman they used to pick on in high school (Rebel Wilson) asks them to be in her wedding party, three lifelong best friends (Kirsten Dunst, Lizzie Caplan, and Isla Fisher) throw the bride a bachelorette party that quickly spins out of control. </p> <p> <strong>Why it is worth checking out if you like Rebel Wilson:</strong> A year after starring in <em>Bridesmaids</em>, Wilson once again starred alongside another hilarious female ensemble, but as the woman about to walk down the aisle this time, in <em>Bachelorette</em> - a comedy with a healthy amount of raunch and heart written and directed by Emmy-nominated <em>Russian Doll</em> co-creator, Leslye Headland. </p>

<p> After going through a tough break-up, a young New Yorker (Dakota Johnson) receives help navigating the life of a singleton from her friend and co-worker (Rebel Wilson).  </p> <p> <strong>Why it is worth checking out if you like Rebel Wilson:</strong> In 2016, Wilson starred alongside yet another great ensemble of funny women (also including Alison Brie and Leslie Mann), but this time as the one who specializes in partying like there is no tomorrow, in <em>How to Be Single</em> - a fun, often romantic, and somewhat cleverly informative comedy based on the book by Liz Tuccillo. </p>

<p> A young boy (Roman Griffin Davis) who aspires to be the ideal Nazi - going as far as having Adolf Hitler (Taika Waititi) as an imaginary friend - begins to reconsider his beliefs after befriending a young Jewish girl (Thomasin McKenzie) whom his mother (Academy Award nominee Scarlett Johansson) has been secretly keeping in their home in World War II-era Germany. </p> <p> <strong>Why it is worth checking out if you like Rebel Wilson:</strong> Another Oscar-nominated (and Oscar-winning) film on Rebel Wilson’s resume is <em>Jojo Rabbit</em> - director Taika Waititi’s quirky and powerful adaptation of Christine Leunens' novel, <em>Caging Skies,</em> in which Wilson plays a devoted member of the Nazi regime named Fraulein Rahm. </p>

<p> A New York City architect (Rebel Wilson) who despises romantic comedy movies for the unrealistically positive expectations they can often lead to sees her worst nightmare come to life when a head injury from a mugging incident sends her into a world defined by all the common elements of her least-favorite film genre. </p> <p> <strong>Why it is worth checking out if you like Rebel Wilson:</strong> In one of her first lead movie roles, Wilson uses her signature comedic energy to poke fun at some of cinema’s most iconic rom-coms and all their most prevalent tropes in 2019’s <em>Isn’t it Romantic</em> - a fun send-up from director Todd Strauss-Schulson that also reunites Wilson with her <em>Pitch Perfect</em> co-star, Adam Devine. </p>

<p> After accidentally killing his landlord (Peter Stormare), a lonely, reclusive man (Matt Lucas) struggles to hide the evidence, but finds his attempts interrupted by an eccentric detective (Billy Crystal) on his tail, the sudden death of his brother (James Marsden), and the other unusual adventures of his neighbors. </p> <p> <strong>Why it is worth checking out if you like Rebel Wilson:</strong> In 2012, Rebel Wilson starred alongside a funny star-studded ensemble (also including James Caan, Juno Temple, and Johnny Knoxville) in <em>Small Apartments</em> - a bizarre, twisted dark comedy based on the novel by Chris Millis that also reunites Wilson with her <em>Bridesmaids</em> co-star, Matt Lucas. </p>

<p> On the day he is killed by a bolt of lightning, a snobbish, ambitious high school senior (former <em>Glee</em> cast member Chris Colfer) recounts to the audience the story of how he blackmailed several of his classmates into contributing to his literary magazine as part of his plan to get out of his hometown and lead a successful writing career. </p> <p> <strong>Why it is worth checking out if you like Rebel Wilson:</strong> Based on a book that star Colfer wrote himself and directed by Brian Dannelly, <em>Struck by Lightning</em> is a dark coming-of-age comedy from 2012 also starring Rebel Wilson as Malerie Baggs - a friend of the central character, Carson Phillips, whom she helps to carry out his blackmailing scheme. </p>

<p> A wooly mammoth (Ray Romano), a sloth (John Leguizamo), and a sabretooth tiger (Denis Leary) became separated from the rest of their diverse “herd” in the midst of a cataclysmic storm that sends them on a dangerous quest to return home while literally drifting across unfamiliar waters. </p> <p> <strong>Why it is worth checking out if you like Rebel Wilson:</strong> Also in 2012, Rebel Wilson leant her voice to the role of the bullish kangaroo known as Raz in <em>Ice Age: Continental Drift</em> - the action-packed fourth installment of the long-running animated franchise from Blue Sky Studios. </p>

<p> When the ancient tablet that brings the exhibits of the Museum of Natural History to life by sundown begins to show signs of corrosion, a veteran security guard (Ben Stiller) travels to London, where the key to saving the magic may be, only for things to go awry when an animated wax figure of Sir Lancelot (Dan Stevens) runs amok. </p> <p> <strong>Why it is worth checking out if you like Rebel Wilson:</strong> In 2014, Rebel Wilson joined the cast of another popular franchise of family movies (made in live-action this time) as a security guard for the British Museum named Tilly in director Shawn Levy’s <em>Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb</em> - the third installment of the funny fantasy comedy series inspired by the children’s books from author and illustrator Milan Trenc. </p>

See what a Rebel she really is

Senior Year is Rebel Wilson boasting a new look, but the same side-splitting funny bone. She plays Stephanie Conway, who falls into a coma when she is 17-years-old (as played by fellow Aussie and Spider-Man: No Way Home star Angourie Rice) and wakes up 20 years later still determined to finish high school, reclaim her spot as cheerleading captain, and be crowned prom queen.

Seeing the hilarious Australian native lead a new comedy has inspired us to remember some of her previous greatest hits, such as the Pitch Perfect movies - which earned her an instant ticket to the American mainstream. In fact, let’s start with that fun, infectious, musical franchise as we take a look at some of our favorite Rebel Wilson movies.

By Jason Wiese

Netflix

The best Rebel Wilson movies to watch after checking out Senior Year.

Good Housekeeping
‘Wednesday’ Fans Refuse to Stop Commenting About Jenna Ortega’s Sheer Outfit
Jenna Ortega surprised in a chic sheer shirt, bra top, and simple satin trench coat by Tory Burch. The 'Wednesday' actress also wore towering platform heels.
1d ago
CinemaBlend
Donna D’Errico Threw Back To Her Baywatch Days With A Red Swimsuit-Themed 55th Birthday Post
Baywatch vet Donna D'Errico got a little steamy for her 55th birthday with a throwback look to her beach-bound TV days.
1d ago
Best Products
A Karen Named Linda Didn't Contribute to the Office Gift. The Office Got Revenge.
One coworker chose not to contribute to an office gift, but still forced themselves into the planning portion. Then, the rest of the office got revenge.
2d ago
BuzzFeed
Okay, I Honestly Feel Sorry For These People Who Definitely Regret Every Decision They Made Last Week
Rough stuff, folks. Rough stuff.
5h ago
USA TODAY
Jennifer Aniston walks out on interview with Adam Sandler: 'You bought your co-stars Maseratis?'
Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, stars of Netflix's "Murder Mystery 2" and friends for nearly 35 years, support and roast each other.
2d ago
SheKnows
Martha Stewart & 12-Year-Old Granddaughter Jude Hit the Red Carpet in the Most Adorable Twinning Outfits
Martha Stewart may be 81, but the crafter and chef extraordinaire is still turning heads on the red carpet. On Thursday, she had her granddaughter by her side at the opening night of Life of Pi on Broadway, and photographers and fans couldn’t help but stare at the twinning beauties. Jude, 12 — who is […]
7h ago
Louder Sound
Watch Metallica's Rob Trujillo play Black Sabbath's Hand Of Doom with his wife Chloe on vocals and his daughter Lullah on drums
Metallica bassist Robert isn't the only musical talent in the Trujillo clan
14h ago
Entertainment Weekly
General Hospital star Maurice Benard cries in emotional reunion with daughter he hasn't seen in months
They came together again on Tamron Hall.
1d ago
In The Know by Yahoo
Service industry workers are testing the ‘pigtail theory’ to see if they earn more tips
The results are creeping people out.
9h ago
BuzzFeed
Help, I Can't Stop Laughing At These Internet Geniuses Who Totally, Completely, 100% Nailed Their Responses Last Week
So much beauty in a perfect response.
1d ago
NBC Sports Philadelphia
Jason Kelce's wife hilariously documents how he supported her while in labor
Kylie Kelce hilariously documented how Jason spent the hours at the hospital leading up to the birth of their third child.
21h ago
Men's Health
Lady Gaga Just Dropped a Topless, No-Makeup, Unfiltered Selfie
Lady Gaga just shared a new selfie to Instagram and she's gone topless / no-makeup for the pic, sharing a glimpse of her natural skin texture without filters
13h ago
Mansfield News Journal
'General Hospital' marks a milestone
"General Hospital", is the longest-running American soap opera still in production. Genie Francis has appeared on the show since 1977.
2d ago
SheKnows
King Charles III Has Reportedly Made a Surprising Seating Plan for Prince Harry & Meghan Markle If They Attend Coronation
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle might be keeping King Charles III in the dark right now about their coronation attendance, but he’s already making plans for them. Despite all of the bad blood between the Sussexes and the royal family, the couple won’t be exiled to the last row of Westminster Abbey if they are […]
10h ago
People
'Sister Wives' ' Meri Brown Expresses Support for Child Leon on Transgender Day of Visibility: 'I Got You'
The TLC star posted a photo of Leon with partner Audrey Kriss and wrote beside the image, "protect trans kids"
5h ago
Men's Health
Kim Kardashian Looks Amazing in Unedited Thong Bikini Photos
Kim Kardashian was photographed shooting a SKIMS campaign in Malibu and looked incredible in unedited thong bikini pictures.
1d ago
InStyle
Vanessa Hudgens Wore a Tiny String Bikini on a Tropical Getaway to the Philippines
Long live 'kini season.
2d ago
Homes & Gardens
The bedroom 'rule' Nate Berkus always breaks – and how he still gets a good night's sleep
'Wellness is more personal than design': how the designer turns his bedroom into a sleep-inducing (yet entirely individual) space
2d ago
People
Neil Diamond Says He Has Finally Accepted His Parkinson's Diagnosis: 'A Calm Has Moved In'
"I have to make the best of it, and so I am," the music legend says of his Parkinson's diagnosis, which he disclosed in 2018, in an upcoming interview on CBS Sunday Morning
9h ago
SheKnows
Nicole Kidman & Tom Cruise's Daughter Bella Debuted Her Dark Hair Transformation in an Ultra-Rare Selfie
It’s springtime and that often means ushering in a new look for the season. That’s exactly what Bella Kidman Cruise, the daughter of Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise, decided to do — and her hair transformation is edgy and chic! The 30-year-old artist shared her fresh cut in a rare selfie on her Instagram Story […]
1d ago

Yahoo News

Rebel Wilson: What To Watch If You Like The Senior Year Star

See what a Rebel she really is

Recommended Stories

‘Wednesday’ Fans Refuse to Stop Commenting About Jenna Ortega’s Sheer Outfit

Donna D’Errico Threw Back To Her Baywatch Days With A Red Swimsuit-Themed 55th Birthday Post

A Karen Named Linda Didn't Contribute to the Office Gift. The Office Got Revenge.

Okay, I Honestly Feel Sorry For These People Who Definitely Regret Every Decision They Made Last Week

Jennifer Aniston walks out on interview with Adam Sandler: 'You bought your co-stars Maseratis?'

Martha Stewart & 12-Year-Old Granddaughter Jude Hit the Red Carpet in the Most Adorable Twinning Outfits

Watch Metallica's Rob Trujillo play Black Sabbath's Hand Of Doom with his wife Chloe on vocals and his daughter Lullah on drums

General Hospital star Maurice Benard cries in emotional reunion with daughter he hasn't seen in months

Service industry workers are testing the ‘pigtail theory’ to see if they earn more tips

Help, I Can't Stop Laughing At These Internet Geniuses Who Totally, Completely, 100% Nailed Their Responses Last Week

Jason Kelce's wife hilariously documents how he supported her while in labor

Lady Gaga Just Dropped a Topless, No-Makeup, Unfiltered Selfie

'General Hospital' marks a milestone

King Charles III Has Reportedly Made a Surprising Seating Plan for Prince Harry & Meghan Markle If They Attend Coronation

'Sister Wives' ' Meri Brown Expresses Support for Child Leon on Transgender Day of Visibility: 'I Got You'

Kim Kardashian Looks Amazing in Unedited Thong Bikini Photos

Vanessa Hudgens Wore a Tiny String Bikini on a Tropical Getaway to the Philippines

The bedroom 'rule' Nate Berkus always breaks – and how he still gets a good night's sleep

Neil Diamond Says He Has Finally Accepted His Parkinson's Diagnosis: 'A Calm Has Moved In'

Nicole Kidman & Tom Cruise's Daughter Bella Debuted Her Dark Hair Transformation in an Ultra-Rare Selfie