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"Freaky Friday" Stars Curtis and Lohan in Talks for Sequel
8 Aug
Summary
- 2003 "Freaky Friday" remake starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan
- Directed by Mark Waters, who later directed Lohan in "Mean Girls"
- Sequel in development, with Curtis and Lohan set to reprise their roles
In 2003, a remake of the 1976 film "Freaky Friday" was released, starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as a mother-daughter duo who magically swap bodies. Directed by Mark Waters, who would later work with Lohan on the hit film "Mean Girls," the movie became a surprise box office success, grossing over $160 million.
Over the past two decades, fans of the film have been eagerly awaiting news of a possible sequel. Their patience has finally paid off, as E! News confirmed in May 2023 that Curtis and Lohan are in talks to reprise their roles in a follow-up film. The new movie is currently being written by Elyse Hollander.
While details about the plot and release timeline are still scarce, the prospect of seeing the beloved duo reunite on the big screen has generated a lot of excitement among fans of the original "Freaky Friday." As the development of the sequel continues, moviegoers can look forward to the return of the heartfelt hijinks and magical body-swapping that made the 2003 film such a hit.
