‘Freaky Friday’ stars Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis strike a pose together as sequel filming begins

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, beloved stars of the 2003 comedy 'Freaky Friday', have reunited for the eagerly anticipated sequel, which has now officially begun filming. 

More than 20 years after their original on-screen swap, the actresses posed for a heartwarming photo from the set, highlighting their enduring friendship and enthusiasm for the new film. 

Walt Disney Studios has announced that the sequel is scheduled to be released in theaters in 2025.

Walt Disney Studios announces 'Freaky Friday' sequel

In a snapshot shared on Walt Disney Studios’ X page on June 24, Lohan, 37, and Curtis, 65, are pictured sitting side by side on the steps of their respective trailers. Their smiles and hand-holding reflect the playful spirit of their characters who famously swapped lives in the original movie.

The tweet accompanied with the caption saying, "The Colemans are back and coming to theaters in 2025! The sequel to Freaky Friday is now in production!" 

During an interview with People, Lohan expressed her excitement while discussing the project, and also she confirmed that the sequel was in development. She eagerly anticipated reuniting with Curtis, describing their collaboration as both professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling.

"We talk almost every other day in general, so I think we're going to have a lot of fun with this," Lohan said. The actress, best known for her roles in ‘Mean Girls’ and ‘The Parent Trap’, hinted that the sequel might explore further aspects of the characters' journeys.

Whereas Curtis, known for her versatile acting career spanning comedy and horror, also reflected on their reunion. She reminisced about their simple friendship and recalled their initial meeting and the read-through for 'Freaky Friday'. 

"We met in an office, did the read-through, and it was game on in a big way. I had to let go of every control mechanism and just let it fly," said Curtis.

Curtis praised Lohan's natural talent and on-screen presence while applauding her acting skills.

"Lindsay was as fluid as I was. If you look at 'The Parent Trap', she has a facility as an actor that is really impressive. It was a big job. It was a big production. And our relationship was very easy."

The original ‘Freaky Friday’, based on Mary Rodgers' novel, told the story of a mother and daughter who magically switch bodies and must navigate each other's lives. The film resonated with audiences for its comedic timing and heartfelt exploration of family dynamics.

Social media has been abuzz following the announcement of ‘Freaky Friday 2’.

Fans excited after announcement of 'Freaky Friday' sequel

'Freaky Friday' fans are unable to contain their excitement after seeing Lohan and Curtis in the official announcement for the sequel.

A user said on Facebook, "Lindsay is due a great comeback….hope this works out for both of them."

The second praised Lindsay, "It’s great to see Lindsay back on tv I hope she has a great comeback."

The third added, "I can not wait omg they need to hurry."

The fourth asserted, "I heard rumours but now I can be beyond excited! Patiently waiting!!!!!! "

The fifth said, "Looking forward to watching this."

The last added, "It's my favorite. But I just wonder how they'll make the sequel different from the first? Are they going to do again what was done in the first film?"

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