Freakier Friday Sequel Films Los Angeles Amid Post-Fire Recovery

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reunite in the new sequel Freakier Friday, released 22 years after the original 2003 hit, with the story now focusing on a four-way body swap involving the next generation of family members. Curtis revealed the long wait for the sequel was due to the need for Lohan to be old enough to have a teenage daughter, a key premise for the plot. The sequel is set in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, and serves as a poignant 'love letter' to the city following the devastating wildfires that destroyed many filming locations, including the original Freaky Friday house. Curtis insisted on filming in Los Angeles despite industry trends to shoot in less expensive locations, emphasizing the importance of preserving the visual memory of the area before the fires. Both Curtis and Lohan expressed fondness for their experience on the set and the emotional significance of the film amid the recent disasters. The sequel promises to capture the humor and heart of the original while addressing new family dynamics and challenges.