Get ready to relive the magic of body-swapping comedy, because the beloved 2003 Disney hit Freaky Friday is back with a new twist! The highly-anticipated sequel, titled Freakier Friday, reunites much of the original cast — including Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Chad Michael Murray — for a nostalgic and refreshing revival of the beloved story.
The movie is set to hit theaters on Friday, August 8, 2025, following its Los Angeles premiere on July 22. As excitement builds, let’s take a look at the Freaky Friday cast then and now, and meet the new faces joining this long-awaited Freakier Friday sequel.
Lindsay Lohan as Anna Coleman
In 2003, Lindsay Lohan starred as rebellious teen Anna Coleman, who magically switches bodies with her mother. That role catapulted her to teen stardom, followed by hits like Mean Girls, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, and Herbie: Fully Loaded.
After a break from Hollywood, Lohan made a comeback in recent years with Netflix originals and is now back as Anna — but this time, she’s also a mom! In Freakier Friday, she plays a grown-up Anna dealing with motherhood and stepfamily dynamics.
Jamie Lee Curtis as Tess Coleman
Oscar-winner Jamie Lee Curtis reprises her role as Tess Coleman, Anna’s mother and now a grandmother in the sequel. Since Freaky Friday, Curtis has starred in TV hits like Scream Queens, New Girl, and most recently, The Bear, for which she won an Emmy Award in 2024.
Her powerful performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once earned her an Academy Award in 2023, further cementing her legendary status.
Chad Michael Murray as Jake
Returning as Anna’s former flame Jake, Chad Michael Murray brings the charm back to the screen. Best known for his roles in One Tree Hill, Gilmore Girls, and A Cinderella Story, Murray has recently appeared in Sullivan’s Crossing and Netflix’s Mother of the Bride.
Mark Harmon as Ryan
While he played Tess’s fiancé in the original film, Mark Harmon has since become a familiar face to TV viewers as Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the long-running series NCIS. It’s unclear how involved he is in the sequel, but fans are hopeful for at least a cameo.
Ryan Malgarini as Harry Coleman
Ryan Malgarini, who portrayed Anna’s younger brother Harry, stepped away from acting in recent years and is now an acting coach. His previous work includes roles in How to Eat Fried Worms and Go Figure.
Haley Hudson and Christina Vidal as Peg and Maddie
Haley Hudson and Christina Vidal, who played Anna’s best friends, return in the reboot. Hudson has appeared in Marley and Me, Weeds, and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Vidal continued her career with shows like Code Black, Training Day, and Primo.
Meet the New Faces in Freakier Friday
Several fresh faces are joining the Freakier Friday cast:
- Julia Butters plays Harper Coleman, Anna’s daughter.
- Sophia Hammons stars as Lily Davies, Anna’s soon-to-be stepdaughter.
- Manny Jacinto, known for The Good Place, joins the cast as Eric Davies, Anna’s fiancé.
For full details on the cast and their roles, check out this USA Today report on the Freakier Friday reboot.
When Is Freakier Friday Releasing?
The Freakier Friday release date is Friday, August 8, 2025, exclusively in theaters. With both old and new faces, the sequel promises to be a heartfelt, hilarious follow-up that embraces nostalgia while telling a modern story about motherhood, family, and identity.
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