Freakier Friday Cast: All 10 Original Actors Returning for the Sequel

Get ready for a major dose of nostalgia! The long-awaited sequel, Freakier Friday, is finally happening, and the excitement is off the charts. The original 2003 Freaky Friday, starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, remains a high-water mark for body-swap comedies, perfectly capturing the chaotic and hilarious clash between a mother and her teenage daughter. Now, more than two decades later, we’re heading back to the Coleman household for another round of mayhem. The best part? The Freakier Friday cast is bringing back a huge number of familiar faces from the original film. From its iconic leads to beloved supporting characters, let’s break down every original star making a comeback.

The Iconic Duo Returns: Jamie Lee Curtis & Lindsay Lohan

You can’t have a Freaky Friday sequel without the original duo. The incredible chemistry between Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan was the heart of the first film, and their return is the anchor for this new story.

Jamie Lee Curtis as Tess Coleman

The incomparable Jamie Lee Curtis is back as Tess Coleman. In the first movie, Tess was a buttoned-up psychiatrist on the verge of marrying a man her daughter, Anna, didn’t approve of. After a magical fortune cookie incident, she found herself living life in her daughter’s punk-rocker body. In Freakier Friday, Tess is now a grandmother, but she’s not immune to the family chaos. The sequel’s trailer teases that this time, Tess swaps bodies with her soon-to-be step-granddaughter, proving that lightning really can strike twice. Curtis, an Academy Award winner for her role in Everything Everywhere All at Once, brings her legendary talent back to one of her most fun-loving roles.

Lindsay Lohan as Anna Coleman

It’s a huge moment for fans to see Lindsay Lohan return as Anna Coleman. In 2003, Anna was the rebellious teen guitarist for the band Pink Slip, clashing with her mom at every turn. Now, in Freakier Friday, Anna is the mom! She’s preparing to marry her new love, but her own daughter isn’t getting along with her future step-sister, setting the stage for a brand-new body swap. This role marks a high point in Lohan’s celebrated career comeback, following her successful return in Netflix’s Falling for Christmas. Seeing her step back into Anna’s shoes—and then into her daughter’s—is what fans have been waiting for.

Who Else from the Original Freaky Friday is Back?

Beyond its two main stars, the Freakier Friday cast is packed with returning actors who made the original so memorable. From Anna’s family and love interest to the members of her band, the reunion is bigger than anyone expected.

Mark Harmon as Ryan

Mark Harmon reprises his role as Ryan, Tess’s kind and patient fiancé from the first film. Now, after decades of marriage to Tess, he’s once again an unsuspecting bystander to the body-swap chaos. Known to millions as Agent Gibbs from the powerhouse TV series NCIS, Harmon’s return adds a wonderful layer of continuity and provides some great comedic reactions to his wife suddenly acting like a teenager again.

Chad Michael Murray as Jake

Yes, he’s back! Chad Michael Murray returns as Jake, Anna’s motorcycle-riding, guitar-playing crush from the original movie. While Jake and Anna eventually got together at the end of Freaky Friday, it seems they’ve gone their separate ways in the years since. In the sequel, the body-swapped kids reportedly try to push Jake and Anna back together, adding a fun romantic complication to Anna’s impending wedding. After starring in hits like One Tree Hill and A Cinderella Story, Murray’s return is a perfect hit of 2000s nostalgia.

Is Anna’s Band ‘Pink Slip’ Getting Back Together?

One of the most asked questions by fans was whether we’d see Anna’s band, Pink Slip, again. We’re thrilled to report that the bandmates are back and still friends with Anna!

Christina Vidal Mitchell as Maddie

Christina Vidal Mitchell is back as Maddie, Anna’s best friend and fellow bandmate. In the sequel, Anna and Maddie are still close, and the film even features a reunion performance from Pink Slip. Mitchell has since starred in series like The Terminal List and Taina.

Haley Hudson as Peg

Rounding out the band’s core trio is Haley Hudson, who returns as the quirky and lovable Peg. Hudson, who also remains one of Anna’s best friends in the new movie, brings her unique energy back to the group dynamic.

What Roles Do the Supporting Cast Play in Freakier Friday?

Even more characters who played pivotal, hilarious, or magical roles in the original are confirmed to return. These familiar faces truly make the sequel feel like a complete reunion.

Rosalind Chao & Lucille Soong as Pei-Pei and Her Mother

The magical catalysts are back! Rosalind Chao (3 Body Problem, Mulan) returns as restaurant owner Pei-Pei, with Lucille Soong reprising her role as her enigmatic mother, the woman who gave Tess and Anna the original fortune cookies. While their roles are brief cameos, their presence is a fantastic nod to the events that started it all.

Ryan Malgarini as Harry Coleman

Anna’s younger brother, Harry, played by Ryan Malgarini, is also back. Now an adult, he appears at the rehearsal dinner for his sister’s wedding, completing the Coleman family reunion.

Stephen Tobolowsky as Mr. Elton Bates

In a hilarious callback, veteran character actor Stephen Tobolowsky returns as Mr. Elton Bates. The high school teacher who held a grudge against Tess and took it out on Anna is now giving detention to Anna’s daughter, Harper. It’s a perfect full-circle moment that connects the generations of Coleman women.

The return of so many original actors makes Freakier Friday more than just a sequel; it’s a true celebration of a beloved classic. Which returning cast member are you most excited to see? Share your thoughts in the comments below!