Los Angeles, California – Disney fans can rejoice as the long-awaited “Freaky Friday 2” is officially in the works at the beloved entertainment company. Director Nisha Ganatra has been selected to lead the project, with discussions underway to bring back the original stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan from the 2003 hit comedy.
Ganatra’s recent work on Hulu’s “Welcome to Chippendale’s” and films like “The High Note” and “Late Night” showcases her talent for bringing engaging and entertaining stories to life on screen.
The buzz surrounding a sequel to “Freaky Friday” began last year when Curtis hinted at reaching out to Disney about a potential follow-up. Both Curtis and Lohan have expressed their excitement at the prospect of reuniting for another body-swapping adventure.
In a recent Instagram post, Curtis teased fans with a photo of her and Lohan, tagging Disney and playfully captioning the image with “DUH! FFDEUX!”
The original “Freaky Friday” was a commercial success, grossing $160 million worldwide upon its release in 2003. With producer Andrew Gunn returning for the sequel and former Disney executive Kristin Burr on board, fans can expect another round of delightful chaos and comedy.
Lohan, who recently appeared in Netflix’s “Irish Wish” and had a cameo in the 2024 “Mean Girls” reboot, is gearing up for her next project “Our Little Secret” alongside Kristin Chenoweth and Ian Harding. Meanwhile, Curtis, fresh off an Oscar win, will star in the upcoming film adaptation of “Borderlands” alongside Cate Blanchett and Kevin Hart.
Details about the release plan for “Freaky Friday 2” are still under wraps, including whether it will hit theaters or stream online. As fans eagerly await more news, anticipation for the sequel continues to build.