An untitled Freaky Friday sequel (also known as Freaky Friday 2)[1] is an upcoming American fantasy-comedy film directed by Nisha Ganatra and written by Jordan Weiss. Based on Mary Rodgers's 1972 novel, it is a direct sequel to Freaky Friday (2003), and seventh overall film in the franchise. Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reprise their respective roles as Tess Coleman and Anna Coleman, with Julia Butters and Manny Jacinto joining the cast.
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| Directed by | Nisha Ganatra |
| Screenplay by | Jordan Weiss |
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| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States in 2025.
Cast
edit- Jamie Lee Curtis as Tess Coleman
- Lindsay Lohan as Anna Coleman
- Mark Harmon as Ryan
- Chad Michael Murray as Jake
- Christina Vidal Mitchell as Maddie
- Haley Hudson as Peg
- Lucille Soong as Pei-Pei's Mom
- Stephen Tobolowsky as Mr. Elton Bates
- Rosalind Chao as Pei-Pei
- Julia Butters
- Sophia Hammons
- Manny Jacinto
- Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
Production
editIn May 2023, Disney announced a sequel to the fantasy-comedy film Freaky Friday was in development written by Elyse Hollander, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan set to reprise their roles as Tess Coleman and Anna Coleman, respectively.[2] In March 2024, Lohan confirmed the sequel was in active development, and Nisha Ganatra was hired to direct the film, with Jordan Weiss rewriting the script.[3][4] In June 2024, Julia Butters,[5] Manny Jacinto,[6] Sophia Hammons, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan joined the cast, with Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, Christina Vidal, Haley Hudson, Lucille Soong, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Rosalind Chao reprising their roles from the original film.[7] Principal photography began in Los Angeles on June 24, 2024.[7]
Release
editFreaky Friday 2 is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States in 2025.[7]
References
edit- ^ "'Freaky Friday' Sequel Begins Production with Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan". The Walt Disney Company. June 24, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (May 10, 2023). "'Freaky Friday' Sequel in the Works with Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ Kit, Borys (March 29, 2024). "'Freaky Friday 2' Is A Go With 'Welcome to Chippendales' Director (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 29, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ Seemayer, Zach; Solis, Monica Sisavat (March 4, 2024). "Lindsay Lohan Confirms a 'Freaky Friday' Sequel Is in the Works With Jamie Lee Curtis". Entertainment Tonight. Archived from the original on March 4, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (June 7, 2024). "Exclusive: Julia Butters to Star in 'Freaky Friday 2' Alongside Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis". The InSneider. Archived from the original on June 8, 2024. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (June 14, 2024). "Manny Jacinto Circling 'Freaky Friday 2'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ a b c Grobar, Matt (June 24, 2024). "Sophia Hammons & Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Among Other New Additions To 'Freaky Friday 2' As Chad Michael Murray, Stephen Tobolowsky & More Are Set To Reprise; Theatrical Release Confirmed". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 24, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
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