The New Guy is a comedy film about a high school senior named Dizzy who, after being expelled from his previous school, enrolls at a new school and transforms himself into a popular and confident student named Gil. With the help of his friend Luther, a prison inmate, Dizzy learns how to intimidate and impress his new classmates, and he quickly becomes the most popular kid in school. However, his newfound popularity is threatened when an old acquaintance from his previous school recognizes him and tries to expose his true identity. The film follows Dizzy's journey as he navigates his new life as Gil and struggles to keep his real identity a secret. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about friendship, love, and being true to oneself. The film features a talented cast, including DJ Qualls, Eliza Dushku, Zooey Deschanel, Lyle Lovett, and Eddie Griffin.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The New Guy include Office Space, Napoleon Dynamite, EuroTrip, Blades of Glory, Norbit, Me, Myself & Irene.