The studio also reveals its synopsis, teasing an intriguing story about Anna, played by Lohan, who is now a mother herself with a teenage daughter, Harper.
- Jun 25, 2024
AceShowbiz - Get ready to hit the theaters in 2025 because Disney is bringing back one of the most iconic movie duos from the early 2000s. Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan will reunite for "Freaky Friday 2", the long-awaited sequel to the 2003 hit "Freaky Friday". The cult classic, known for its hilarious take on a mother-and-daughter body swap, is getting a fresh spin that promises to be just as entertaining.
Production for "Freaky Friday 2" kicked off on a high note in Los Angeles, and Disney has already teased fans with sneak peeks, including shots of Curtis and Lohan outside their character-specific trailers. "The Colemans are back and coming to theaters in 2025!" the company announced on Instagram, confirming that the film would hit the big screens rather than a streaming release.
The plot for this multigenerational sequel is intriguing. Picking up 22 years after the original, the storyline follows Anna, played by Lohan, who is now a mother herself with a teenage daughter, Harper. "The film picks up years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis. Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might indeed strike twice," the synopsis reads.
The casting for "Freaky Friday 2" proves to be a delightful blend of nostalgia and new talent. Returning members include Chad Michael Murray as Anna's high school crush Jake, Mark Harmon as her step-father Ryan, Stephen Tobolowsky as her former English teacher Mr. Bates, Christina Vidal Mitchell and Haley Hudson as her rock bandmates Maddie and Peg, and Rosalind Chao and Lucille Soong as Pei-Pei and her mother. New faces joining the cast are Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan.
Directed by Nisha Ganatra, known for her work on "Late Night" and "The High Note", and written by Jordan Weiss, this sequel promises to capture the same charm that made the original a beloved favorite. Kristin Burr and Andrew Gunn serve as producers alongside Curtis, with Lohan signing on as an executive producer.
Although an exact release date has yet to be announced, speculation suggests a summer 2025 launch, considering the original's August release date back in 2003. So, mark your calendars and get ready for another round of chaotic body swapping that explores the complexities of family dynamics across generations.
