Freakier Friday is an upcoming American fantasy comedy film directed by Nisha Ganatra and written by Jordan Weiss. It is a sequel to Freaky Friday (2003), itself based on Mary Rodgers's 1972 novel, and the seventh overall film in the franchise. Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Haley Hudson, Stephen Tobolowsky, Lucille Soong and Rosalind Chao reprise their respective roles from the original film, with Julia Butters and Manny Jacinto joining the cast. Freakier Friday is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on August 8, 2025.
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| Directed by | Nisha Ganatra |
| Screenplay by | Jordan Weiss |
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| Cinematography | Matthew Clark |
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| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- Jamie Lee Curtis as Tess Coleman, Ryan's wife and mother of Anna and Harry
- Lindsay Lohan as Anna Coleman, Tess's older daughter, Harry's older sister and Ryan's stepdaughter
- Mark Harmon as Ryan, Tess's husband and Anna and Harry's stepfather
- Chad Michael Murray as Jake
- Christina Vidal Mitchell as Maddie, one of Anna's best friends
- Haley Hudson as Peg, one of Anna's best friends
- 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
- Jordan E. Cooper
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.[1] 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.[2][3] In June 2024, Julia Butters,[4] Manny Jacinto,[5] 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.[6] Principal photography began in Los Angeles on June 24, 2024,[6] and wrapped on August 21.[7] The film's official title was announced by Curtis and Lohan at the 2024 D23 Expo on August 9.[8]
Release
editFreakier Friday is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on August 8, 2025.[9]
References
edit- ^ 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 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.
- ^ Garner, Glenn (August 18, 2024). "Jamie Lee Curtis Praises 'Ultimate Movie Daughter' Lindsay Lohan As Freakier Friday Wraps". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ Verbalaitis, Vic; Smart, Jack; Howard, Jenny (August 19, 2024). "Lindsay Lohan Would Body Swap Freaky Friday-Style with Her Son: 'He's Just This Beautiful Bundle of Joy' (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ Couch, Aaron; McClintock, Pamela (October 11, 2024). "'Freakier Friday,' Live-Action 'Lilo & Stitch' Set 2025 Release Dates". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 11, 2024.