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Freakier Friday director Nisha Ganatra and star Manny Jacinto criticise 'problematic' and 'hurtful' Asian stereotypes in 2003 original as they promise changes in sequel
Moviemaker Nisha, 50, is at the helm of the sequel to the 2003 Disney comedy, which is set to hit theaters August 8.
‘Freakier Friday’ Director Wanted To Correct “Hurtful” Asian Stereotypes From 2003 Film
Although the upcoming 'Freaky Friday' sequel might transport some back to the early aughts, one unfortunate aspect of the OG ...
‘Freakier Friday’ Team Says Original Film’s Asian Representation Was ‘Problematic’ but Sequel Will ‘Make It Right’
Asian members of the team behind “Freakier Friday,” Disney’s upcoming sequel to the 2003 comedy “Freaky Friday,” agree that ...
Freaky Friday's Jamie Lee Curtis Revealed Why She Nearly Passed On The Original Movie
It’s wild to think of streaming the Disney+ subscription original sans the Everything Everywhere All At Once alum. It’s by ...
“Freakier Friday” director reveals how sequel changes 2003 film's 'hurtful' Asian stereotypes 'to make it right' (exclusive)
Nisha Ganatra and star Manny Jacinto tell EW how the sequel fixes past stereotypes. "It’s a real thing and something I, being ...
10 movie releases to look forward to this summer, according to The Republican
In 2002, director Danny Boyle redefined the zombie film genre with “28 Days Later,” a post-apocalyptic horror film that ...
“Freakier Friday” Director 'Begged' Jodie Foster for a Nostalgic Cameo in Sequel: 'She's Not Going to Do It'
Nisha Ganatra “tried everything” to get the star of 1976’s ‘Freaky Friday’ to make a cameo opposite Lindsay Lohan and Jamie ...
Summer movies: ‘Superman,’ ‘Fantastic Four,’ ‘Freakier Friday' and more
OK, so there’s nothing YUGE. There isn’t that movie right around the corner that’s so big it’s all some folks will be talking about. In May 2026, on the other hand, movie goers will be treated to the ...