FIRST WIVES, REVISED

Ryan Michelle Bathe previews the iconic remake

Taking on roles created by Bette Midler, Diane Keaton and Goldie Hawn in 1996’s The First Wives Club could intimidate some. But Jill Scott, Michelle Buteau and Ryan Michelle Bathe do more than justice to the classic in BET+’s TV adaption,

debuting Sept. 19.

FANGIRLS

The series, about three scorned women who find empowerment, features “lovely Easter eggs” from the movie, says Bathe, 43, who admits she was a “megafan” of the comedy. “It’s unreal we get to pay incredible homage to a movie that I can’t believe hasn’t had 15 sequels, 17 reboots and a ride at Disneyland,” she tells Us.