TVLine has become privy to new casting for the cable network’s recently ordered pilot based on the 1988 cult-classic film, and comedian Brendan Scannell (below, center photo) will take on the role of Heather (née Heath) Duke, who in the movie was played by Shannen Doherty, and here identifies as gender-queer.

Broadway actress Melanie Field (below, right) will play clique leader Heather Chandler

and newcomer Jasmine Matthews (below, left) will play, um, the other one, Heather McNamara.
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