Fans of the beloved 2003 film “Freaky Friday” will be delighted to hear that a sequel, titled “Freakier Friday,” is set to hit theaters in 2025. The project has already wrapped production, with stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan sharing their reflections on the final moments of filming.
In addition to Curtis and Lohan reprising their roles, several original cast members are set to return for the sequel. Chad Michael Murray will be back as Anna’s original love interest Jake, alongside Mark Harmon, Christina Vidal Michell, Haley Hudson, Lucille Soong, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Rosalind Chao. Joining the cast are new faces Sophia Hammons, Julia Butters, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, with Manny Jacinto stepping in as grown-up Anna Coleman’s husband. Jordan E. Cooper has also been cast in the role of Jett.
The plot of “Freakier Friday” will explore a multigenerational twist, with Anna now having a daughter and a stepdaughter of her own. The merging of two families sets the stage for another body swap adventure, akin to the original film. However, Jamie Lee Curtis has confirmed that there will be no swap between her character Tess and Jake, played by Chad Michael Murray, teasing that such a scenario would be a film in itself.
“Freaky Friday” is based on the children’s book of the same name by Mary Rodgers, with a film adaptation released in 1976 starring Barbara Harris and Jodie Foster. The enduring appeal of the body swap concept continues with the upcoming sequel, which promises to deliver new twists and surprises for fans of the original film.
Nisha Ganatra has been tapped to direct the “Freakier Friday” sequel, bringing her unique vision and storytelling style to this highly anticipated project. With a talented cast and crew behind the scenes, the film is poised to offer a fresh take on the classic body swap comedy formula.
The announcement of “Freakier Friday” has generated excitement amongst fans of the original film, who are eager to see how the story of Tess and Anna will continue in this new installment. With a mix of returning favorites and new faces, along with a talented director at the helm, the sequel promises to be a fun and entertaining addition to the Freaky Friday franchise.