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‘This Did Not Age Very Well’: Freakier Friday’s Manny Jacinto Shared His Concerns About ‘Problematic’ Asian Representation After The Original

Freaky Friday is beloved by fans, so much so that its popularity resulted in a new sequel, Freakier Friday, giving the 2025 movie schedule a dose of body-swapping comedy. However, while the original movie may be well-remembered,

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‘Freakier Friday' Team Says Original Film's Asian Representation Was ‘Problematic' but Sequel Will ‘Make It Right'

Asian members of the team behind "Freakier Friday," Disney's upcoming sequel to the 2003 comedy "Freaky Friday," agree that the original film featured some "hurtful" choices surrounding its Asian characters.

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‘Freakier Friday’ Director Wanted To Correct “Hurtful” Asian Stereotypes From 2003 Film

Although the upcoming 'Freaky Friday' sequel might transport some back to the early aughts, one unfortunate aspect of the OG will stay in the past.

“Freakier Friday” star Chad Michael Murray on channeling sexiness and the rush of returning to Jake's motorcycle (exclusive)

"I think sexy just means being comfortable in your own shoes and getting up and feeling yourself," Murray tells EW of ...

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Freaky Friday's Jamie Lee Curtis Revealed Why She Nearly Passed On The Original Movie

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Freakier Friday director Nisha Ganatra and star Manny Jacinto criticise 'problematic' and 'hurtful' Asian stereotypes in 2003 original as they promise changes in sequel

Other stars that have been cast in the movie include Manny Jacinto, Mark Harmon, Ryan Malgarini, Haley Hudson and Christina Vidal Mitchell. Freakier Friday is released in cinemas on August 8.

Disney Dates Live-Action 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Freakier Friday' for Summer 2025

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Freakier Friday’s Lindsay Lohan Explains How Becoming A Mother Informed Her Performance In The Sequel

The upcoming Freakier Friday is a perfect example of this, set to arrive more than two decades after its predecessor, and the ...

See sweet photos of Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis' “Freaky Friday” reunion 22 years later for EW's “Freakier Friday” cover

"It’s not very often that you get to work with someone who’s been such a big part of your life on a personal level,” Lohan ...

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