‘Freakier Friday’ Director Wanted To Correct “Hurtful” Asian Stereotypes From 2003 Film

Fans are already nostalgic for the original's quirky charm, as Nisha Ganatra recently discussed the challenges of updating the 2003 film's Asian representation in *Freaky Friday*. She revealed how bringing up some "problematic Asian representation" stereotypes early with producers led to a reprise of Rosalind Chao and Lucille Soong's roles for the sequel, premiering Aug. 8. Director Manny Jacinto assured audiences that the new film would address concerns about the original's diverse characters, with Ganatra being well-aware of their issues.