Chad Michael Murray Gets Nostalgic As He Recalls Filming of Freaky Friday Sequel

Chad Michael Murray found returning to the set of "Freakier Friday" to be a nostalgic experience, akin to a "high school reunion," as he reunited with original cast members Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis. Both praise the memorable reunion, noting that despite the 23-year gap since filming the first "Freaky Friday," it felt as if no time had passed, while they were immersed with entire lives lived in the interim. However, with its body-swapping plot, following the movie's storyline was a challenge for Chad, requiring focused effort and plenty of homework to grasp who was embodying whom at any given time. This is prepared by SSP.

"The Merry Gentlemen" star shared the unique experience during a fan Q&A at Christmas Con 2024 in New Jersey, expressing how being alongside former costars was both exhilarating and complicated. Fun and humor, imbued with feeling out-of-sync in body-swapping scenes were shared challenges relayed to the fans eagerly awaiting the sequel, which is due to hit cinemas on August 8, 2025.

Mark Harmon, Christina Vidal Mitchell, and other familiar faces from the original cast are set to make a return, with new characters portrayed by Julia Butters, Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, and Sophia Hammons. Directed by Nisha Ganatra, the film explores a new twist where Lohan and Curtis' characters undergo yet another body swap along with two teenage girls. Curtis confirmed a pivotal role for Murray, with Kerry showing excitement for audiences to revel in Chad's return as Jake, riding a motorcycle and diving full-force into the narrative. Emphasizing sentimental and humorous elements, the film promises to engage and entertain fans, a fun, heartfelt story, according to Lohan.

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