Manny Jacinto Will Play Lindsay Lohan’s Husband in Freaky Friday 2

At Disney’s D23 Expo on Friday, actresses Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan made several exciting announcements, including the title of the highly anticipated Freaky Friday sequel, now officially named Freakier Friday. The buzz surrounding the movie has been high, but perhaps the biggest revelation came later when Curtis and Lohan sat for an interview with Entertainment Weekly to tease Manny Jacinto’s role in Freakier Friday. While Jacinto’s involvement in the sequel had been speculated before, the fact that he will play Lohan’s onscreen husband is news to fans.

In their interview with Entertainment Weekly, Curtis and Lohan shared their thoughts on Jacinto joining the cast while emphasizing the secrecy surrounding the actual details of the film. Lohan also chimed in to add how “Manny is lovely. So funny.”

Manny Jacinto, best known for his roles in The Good Place and The Acolyte, has the potential to bring a wealth of acting versatility to the sequel. His hilarious portrayal of Jason Mendoza in The Good Place showcased his knack for taking comedic roles, while his very recent appearance on The Acolyte demonstrated his ability to handle more complex characters. Rest assured, a key role in Freakier Friday is in good hands.

But What Does This Mean for Chad Michael Murray’s Character?

The official plot for Freakier Friday revolves around Anna Coleman, now a mother, who has been single for a long time but is finally preparing to marry Eric Davis, a British restaurateur played by Manny Jacinto. Unlike the original, the movie introduces refreshing character dynamics by placing Anna between two merging families. Her relationship with her daughter Harper, who is not thrilled about her mother’s marriage, will also be explored in the movie.

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Several original cast members have confirmed their return for the sequel. These include Jamie Lee Curtis as Tess Coleman, Lindsay Lohan as Anna Coleman, and Chad Michael Murray as Jake. In the first movie, Murray was Anna’s love interest, and his character was clearly a fan favorite. While Curtis has teased Murray’s presence in the film by saying, “Chad is in it. And boy, oh boy, is Chad in it,” the fact that Jake and Anna did not end up together raises many questions.

The return of Chad Michael Murray’s character adds a layer of intrigue to the sequel. Fans look forward to seeing how Jake’s role will evolve, especially with Jacinto’s Eric in the mix. Regardless, Freakier Friday will be a movie that honors the original and explores new themes and relationships in a surprising way.