Lindsay Lohan, renowned for her role in Freaky Friday, is preparing for a major return to Hollywood as Walt Disney Pictures plans to develop a sequel to the beloved 2003 comedy film. The upcoming project will see Lohan reunite with her co-star from the original film, Jamie Lee Curtis.
Revisiting A Cult-Classic Comedy
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In the original Freaky Friday, Curtis portrayed Tess Coleman, the widowed mother of Lohan’s character, Anna. The story follows their lives as they wake up one morning to discover that they have switched bodies. The movie achieved remarkable success, grossing $160.8 million against a budget of $26 million. It has since garnered a devoted fan base and is considered a classic from the early 2000s.
Hints Of A Sequel
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Jamie Lee Curtis recently hinted at the possibility of a Freaky Friday sequel in an interview with the New York Times. Curtis expressed how the film resonated with audiences, saying, “Something really touched a chord. When I came back, I called my friends at Disney and said, ‘It feels like there’s a movie to be made.'”
Lindsay Lohan also expressed her interest in reprising her iconic role, stating, “Jamie and I are both open to that, so we’re leaving it in the hands that be. We would only make something that people would absolutely adore.”
The Future Of Freaky Friday
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The original Freaky Friday was based on Mary Rodgers’ 1972 novel and directed by Mark Waters. The script for the sequel will be written by Elyse Hollander. As of now, it is reported that only Lohan and Curtis are confirmed to join the cast.
Lindsay Lohan’s Epic Comeback
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For Lindsay Lohan, this sequel marks her most significant return to filmmaking. As one of the biggest teen stars in the early 2000s, Lohan gained recognition for her role in The Parent Trap, where she portrayed two different characters. Reflecting on her part in Freaky Friday, Lohan stated, “As an 11-year-old, The Parent Trap felt so big to me… Freaky Friday felt different because I was going through all of the phases of a 16-year-old.”
Jamie Lee Curtis, who signed on for the role just days before filming began, described her experience working with Lohan as easy and comfortable. Curtis took the Mean Girls actress under her wing and formed a supportive bond on set.
A Legacy of Freaky Friday
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Over the years, the Freaky Friday franchise has seen multiple adaptations. Disney’s 2003 film was the third rendition, with earlier versions released in the ’70s and as a made-for-television movie in 1995. A Disney Channel reboot was also produced in 2018. Despite these subsequent adaptations, the long-awaited sequel will bring back the original duo. A release date for the project has yet to be announced.
Fans can currently stream the original Freaky Friday on Disney+.
