Once you're done reading this list, you'll be convinced! These are six "Hamilton" characters imagined as characters from the movie, "Heathers" (1989).
1) King George III as Jason Dean
When I listened to “You’ll Be Back” for the first time, I immediately thought King George III was Jason Dean because every time Veronica Sawyer told him that she was done with his shit, Jason would keep telling her, “You’ll be back.” Jason threatens to bomb the entire school the more Veronica pushes him away. Like Jason, King George III is a crazy ex who won’t let his girlfriend, America, leave him. If she does, he’ll send a fully armed battalion to remind her of his love.
2) Alexander Hamilton as Heather Chandler
Aaron Burr wants to be him and Eliza Schuyler wants to be with him. Alexander Hamilton is determined to get what he wants and will let no one stand in his way. If he spots a roadblock, he wants it removed immediately (sorry, Burr!) Like Hamilton, Heather Chandler rules the school and will not put up with anyone’s bullshit, even if that person is a close friend of hers. No matter how loyal Veronica Sawyer is or how conniving Heather Duke is, Heather Chandler is not afraid to bury them six feet under!
3) Aaron Burr as Heather Duke
Aaron Burr is used to sitting on the sidelines and watching Hamilton succeed. The more success Hamilton gains in his political career, the more Burr grows sick and tired of him. Like Burr, Heather Duke wants to claw Heather Chandler’s eyes out. Reason being, Heather Chandler treats Heather Duke horribly, yet manages to get what she wants. The more power Heather Chandler gains through bullying others, the more Heather Duke desires to have the power Heather Chandler has over others. To Heather Duke, becoming the head of the school matters more than staying true to friends and respecting others. Remind you of anyone yet?
4) Eliza Schuyler Hamilton as Betty Finn
Ahh, Betty Finn! What a sweetheart! She was there for Veronica Sawyer throughout her childhood. The nerve Veronica had to dump Betty for Heather Chandler and her army of Diet Cokeheads! Despite the betrayal, Betty is still kind to Veronica and hangs out with her at one part of the film. Like Betty, Eliza is forgiving towards Hamilton after he puts her through legit hell. She is supportive of people she invested time and energy in and she doesn’t succumb to anger too easily. Hence, she makes for a good Betty!
5) Angelica Schuyler as Veronica Sawyer
Veronica Sawyer is the fierce heroine of Heathers. She sticks to her guns and she knows when to let go of things that can't be hers and thinks about the bigger picture before doing something she may regret. Angelica fills the role of Veronica Sawyer because she does exactly these two things well. Angelica would rather give up the guy of her dream for Eliza's (her sister) happiness. Once she sees the dark side of Hamilton, she kicks him to the curb and reminds him where his priorities should be directed towards.
6) Peggy Schuyler as Heather McNamara
Like Heather McNamara, Peggy Schuyler is not really the main focus compared to people she surrounds herself with. She is used to standing in the shadows of her two older sisters and she tries to be the girl that her father wants her to be. Heather McNamara tries to be the image her friends want her to be without getting in their way, and it leads her to feel out of place. Plus, yellow is indeed Peggy’s color, just like Heather McNamara’s!
