‘Freaky Friday 2’ Cast, Filming, Plot, and Release Date Update

‘Freaky Friday 2‘ is a sequel that fans have waited 20 years for. Yes, the film has now begun filming. Walt Disney Pictures has revealed almost all the cast members and plot details. We have provided exciting updates about the film in the sections below.

Nisha Ganatra has been tapped to direct the film from a screenplay by Jordan Weiss. Based on Mary Rodgers’s 1972 novel, it is a direct sequel to Freaky Friday (2003) and the seventh film overall in the franchise.

Who are the Cast Members of Freaky Friday 2?

The returning cast members for ‘Freaky Friday 2’ include Jamie Lee Curtis as Tess Coleman, Lindsay Lohan as Anna Coleman, Mark Harmon as Ryan, Chad Michael Murray as Jake, Christina Vidal Mitchell as Maddie, Haley Hudson as Peg, Lucille Soong as Pei-Pei’s Mom, Stephen Tobolowsky as Mr. Elton Bates, and Rosalind Chao as Pei-Pei. The new cast members joining the sequel are Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan.

During an interview with The New York Times, Curtis said, “As I went around the world with ‘Halloween Ends,’ people wanted to know if there was going to be another ‘Freaky Friday.’ Something really touched a chord.” She added, “When I came back, I called my friends at Disney and said, ‘It feels like there’s a movie to be made.”

Does Freaky Friday 2 Filming Begun?

‘Freaky Friday 2’ filming began in Los Angeles on June 24, 2024. Set footage of Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis was revealed on social media platforms.

What is the Plot of Freaky Friday 2?

Here’s the official synopsis for Freaky Friday 2:

“The film picks up years after Tess (Curtis) and Anna (Lohan) 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 film is produced by Kristin Burr and Andrew Gunn under the production company Walt Disney Pictures.

‘Freaky Friday’ was a fantasy-comedy film released in 2003. The film is based on Rodgers’ 1972 novel of the same name. The film follows a single mother Tess Coleman (Lee Curtis) and her teenage daughter Anna (Lohan) couldn’t be more different, and it is driving them both insane. After receiving cryptic fortunes at a Chinese restaurant, the two wake up and realize their bodies swapped. Unable to switch back, they are forced to masquerade as one another until a solution can be found. In the process, they develop a new sense of respect and understanding for one another. The film grossed $160.8 million worldwide with a $26 million budget.

When is the Release Date for Freaky Friday 2?

‘Freaky Friday 2’ is scheduled to hit theaters around 2025. Exact details are yet to be revealed by Disney.