'Freakier Friday' cast then and now: See actors from 2003 film in 2025 reboot
When "Freaky Friday" released in 2003, Lindsay Lohan was yet to star in "Mean Girls," Jamie Lee Curtis was without an Oscar Award and Chad Michael Murray was on the cusp of becoming a teenage heartthrob.
Now, more than two decades later, the cast has returned to the big screen together for the movie's sequel, "Freakier Friday," set to be released in theaters on Friday, Aug. 8, after a Los Angeles premiere on July 22.
The 2003 movie is based on the 1972 novel of the same name, which has been adapted across film, TV and theater.
Much of the cast from the original film will be reprising their roles. Here's a look at the cast in 2003 and 2025.
Lindsay Lohan
After playing teenage Anna Coleman in "Freaky Friday," Lohan appeared in several more popular films, including "Mean Girls," "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen" and "Herbie: Fully Loaded."
She took a hiatus from acting for several years before returning to star in several films for Netflix in recent years.
Jamie Lee Curtis
Curtis has continued a successful acting career in the years since first playing Tess Coleman in "Freaky Friday."
She appeared in "Scream Queens," "New Girl" and "The Bear," the latter of which earned her an Emmy Award in 2024. She has also appeared on the big screen, having earned an Academy Award for her role in "Everything Everywhere All at Once" in 2023.
Chad Michael Murray
Murray, who is reprising his role as Jake for the "Freakier Friday" sequel, became a fixture on televisions in the early to mid-2000s with roles in "One Tree Hill," "Gilmore Girls" and "Another Cinderella Story."
In recent years, Murray has starred in "Sullivan's Crossing" on The CW and "Mother of the Bride" on Netflix.
Mark Harmon
Since he played Ryan, the fiancé of Curtis' character, Tess Coleman, Harmon has become a household name for playing Leroy Jethro Gibbs, the lead role on military police series "NCIS."
Ryan Malgarini
In the 2003 film, Malgarini played Harry Coleman, the younger brother to Lohan's character.
He acted in several other roles in the years following its release, including as Benjy in the 2006 film "How to Eat Fried Worms" and Bradley Kingsford in the 2005 movie "Go Figure."
In recent years, Malgarini has worked as an acting coach.
Haley Hudson and Christina Vidal
Hudson and Vidal, who played Anna Coleman's friends Peg and Maddie, respectively, are also returning for the "Freakier Friday" sequel.
After "Freaky Friday" released in 2003, Hudson went on to appear in several films and television shows, including "Marley and Me," "Weeds" and "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles."
Vidal has also continued her acting career with roles in "Code Black," "Training Day" and "Primo."
More names are joining 'Freakier Friday' sequel
Several new faces who weren't in the 2003 movie will also be joining the sequel.
Julia Butters will play Harper Coleman, Anna Coleman's daughter. Sophia Hammons appears as Lily Davies, Anna Coleman's soon-to-be stepdaughter.
Manny Jacinto, who is best known for his role in "The Good Place," will also be playing Eric Davies, Anna Coleman's fiancé.
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for Paste BN. She can be reached at melina.khan@usatoday.com.