Hollywood icon Jamie Lee Curtis has delivered a brutally honest take on the rumoured Freakier Friday sequel, shutting down speculation with her trademark wit.
The Oscar-winning actress, who starred alongside Lindsay Lohan in Disney's 2003 hit Freaky Friday, didn't mince words when addressing the possibility of a follow-up film.
'Not Gonna Happen' Says Curtis
In her characteristically blunt style, Curtis dismissed the sequel rumours as wishful thinking. "Let me be the one to tell you, it's not gonna happen," she declared, crushing fans' hopes with surgical precision.
Original Film's Enduring Legacy
The 2003 body-swap comedy, a remake of the 1976 classic, became a cultural phenomenon. Curtis's portrayal of Tess Coleman, a mother who magically swaps bodies with her teenage daughter (Lohan), earned widespread acclaim.
Despite the original's success and persistent fan demand, Curtis appears resolute in her stance against revisiting the concept. Her comments suggest Disney might be considering the project without key original cast members' involvement.
Why the Sequel Rumours Persist
Industry insiders note several factors keeping sequel speculation alive:
- Disney's trend of reviving nostalgic properties
- The original film's strong streaming performance
- Lohan's recent career resurgence with Netflix projects
- The enduring popularity of body-swap comedies
However, Curtis's unequivocal rejection suggests that without her participation - and likely Lohan's - any potential sequel would struggle to capture the original's magic.
Fan Reactions Mixed
The internet has erupted with responses to Curtis's comments:
"Part of me is devastated," tweeted one fan, "but I respect her honesty. The original was perfect - maybe some things shouldn't be touched."
Others remain hopeful, suggesting Curtis might be employing reverse psychology or that Disney could proceed with a reboot featuring new cast members.
For now, it appears the book is closed on Freaky Friday - at least in Jamie Lee Curtis's definitive opinion.
