Lindsay Lohan Discusses Returning to Acting and Motherhood in Freaky Friday Sequel

Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis reunite in the much-anticipated sequel to the 2003 comedy, ‘Freaky Friday’. The new movie, titled ‘Freakier Friday’, explores the body-swap concept with a fresh twist—this time, there is a quadruple body-swapping. The story follows Lohan’s character, Anna, now a mother, as she faces the challenges of raising her daughter and stepdaughter. The sequel marks Lohan’s return to Hollywood after a decade-long break and her first project with Disney in years. Lohan reflects on how motherhood has shifted her perspective on the mother-daughter relationship portrayed in the film. She credits becoming a parent with helping her better relate to her character. Additionally, she speaks about the importance of balancing work and motherhood, a theme explored in the movie. Jamie Lee Curtis, who reprises her role as Lohan’s mother, describes how the film promotes empathy and understanding, values that are especially important in today’s world. Curtis also shares that the idea for the sequel came from her and that she reached out to Disney about creating the follow-up. The film is part of a larger trend in Hollywood, with many nostalgic sequels being released recently, such as the follow-up to ‘Bend it Like Beckham’. ‘Freakier Friday’ will be released on August 8, 2025.