When it comes to the best teen movies out there, Freaky Friday definitely ranks pretty high on that list. Released back in and starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as a mother and daughter who switch bodies, this Disney movie is a must-see. In today's article, we're taking a look at some not-so-known facts about the movie. From how long the actors had to prep for the movie to who almost got the lead — keep on scrolling to find out more about this Disney classic.
It is a little-known fact that Jamie Lee Curtis got the role in Freaky Friday after another actress who was supposed to do it, pulled out of the movie. Curtis, who had been on a book tour at the time, got a call from Disney to step in last minute. They sent me the script, I read it on the plane. I met the director on Saturday. I had my hair dyed red on Sunday, and I was shooting on Monday," told Curtis in a video interview with Vanity Fair.
In case you have ever wondered how Jamie Lee Curtis pulled off playing a teenager so well, it is partly thanks to her daughter Annie , who was 17 back then.
While talking to the New York Post , the actress revealed that her daughter had intervened and gave her some advice after seeing Curtis rehearse for the role. If you are familiar with Lindsay Lohan and her career, then you already know that apart from acting, she's really good at singing as well. So it shouldn't come as a surprise that she ended up on the movie's soundtrack with her song "Ultimate". Jodie Foster as Annabel. John Astin as Mr. Patsy Kelly as Mrs. Dick Van Patten as Harold Jennings.
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While the remake with Curtis and Lohan was good and Hollywood smooth with better production values so what , the main difference is in the lead actors. I mean you know Jodie Foster can act circles around Lindsay Lohan who couldn't but the main difference is in the moms.
Jaime Lee Curtis is a savvy pro who has her own take on the role but it's pretty flat in comparison. This movie, though, is her tour-de-force. What a fantastic performance. She is flawless and incredibly funny in this role. As fine a comedic turn as anyone has ever done; the nuances of voice, the facial expressions, the slapstick - all spot on.
Jodie Foster is no slouch either. Her teenage roles have showed maturity beyond her years and a thorough understanding of her roles. She shines in this one. The supporting cast is well chosen and they're all good too.
I can see why they remade it, though. Todays kids don't usually get into old movies so with a box office cinch like Lohan, why not? I like a lot of the 60's and 70's movies since that is my generation and subsequently have trouble enjoying the 30's and 40's movies.
But a good movie is a good movie no matter when it was made. FAQ 6. What is the metallic object that the skis hit at the Aquacade scene? What is 'Freaky Friday' about? Is "Freaky Friday" based on a book? Details Edit. Release date January 21, United States. United States.
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