Hidden Treasures in Freakier Friday: Notable Easter Eggs overlooking Parent Trap Cameo
In the much-anticipated sequel to the beloved 2003 film, Freaky Friday, original cast members Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Chad Michael Murray return to their iconic roles.
Lohan reprises her role as Anna, a grown-up mother, while Murray plays Jake, a character who, according to Manny Jacinto, the actor portraying him, has a specific type. The wedding of Anna and Jake is a central plot point in the movie, with the wedding date set on October 3rd, a date that holds significance in the film Mean Girls, where it is known as Mean Girls Day.
The choice of October 3rd as the wedding date was coincidental, but Lohan insisted it be kept as an Easter Egg. Murray's character in the sequel is implied to have a girlfriend who resembles Curtis' character from the first movie.
The wedding scene features a significant cameo by Elaine Hendrix, who played Lohan's snooty stepmother in The Parent Trap. Hendrix and Lohan have reunited for Freakier Friday, adding to the nostalgic feel of the film.
In a nod to the original movie, Murray serenades Lohan's character during the wedding, this time singing Britney Spears' 'One More Time'. Britney Spears' music also appears in the film, as Anna hides behind the In The Zone album in a record shop.
Anna's character in Freakier Friday works in the music industry, hinting that she hasn't left her passion behind. During her bachelorette party, she is reunited with her former bandmates Maddie and Peg.
The end of Freakier Friday features a glimpse of Jake's new girlfriend who resembles Tess, with a pixie cut and garish dress, although the pixie cut of the new girlfriend character in Freakier Friday is not explicitly stated in the text.
The stylist for the film is Tara Swennen. Freakier Friday is a sequel full of surprises and nostalgia, promising to delight fans of the original film.
