‘Freakier Friday’ Team Says Original Film’s Asian Representation Was ‘Problematic’ but Sequel Will ‘Make It Right’

"Will 'Freakier Friday' live up to the promise of its sequels? As the team behind the upcoming film revealed, they're taking a big step toward making things right after facing backlash over hurtful choices in the original 2003 movie. In the new sequel, returning characters Rosalind Chao and Lucille Soong will no longer participate in the body-swapping scenes that fueled controversy, while director Nisha Ganatra and screenwriter Jordan Weiss are introducing 'little moments' to satisfy fans who found the first film problematic. The team, including actor Manny Jacinto, expressed satisfaction with how they’ve addressed these issues, emphasizing their commitment to making this one right."