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Mark Waters Moves On After 'Freaky Friday' Snub

8/17/2025

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Director Mark Waters is disappointed about not being invited to work on the 2025 "Freaky Friday" sequel.
He is now focusing on new projects after recognizing his involvement is unlikely.
Waters previously worked with Lindsay Lohan in "Mean Girls" and praised her performance.
The sequel, featuring Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, is confirmed with Nisha Ganatra as director.

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Story summary

Director Mark Waters is disappointed about not being invited to work on the 2025 "Freaky Friday" sequel.
He is now focusing on new projects after recognizing his involvement is unlikely.
Waters previously worked with Lindsay Lohan in "Mean Girls" and praised her performance.
The sequel, featuring Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, is confirmed with Nisha Ganatra as director.