Mark Waters, who directed the 2003 movie Freaky Friday, says he wanted to be a part of the sequel, Freakier Friday. According to a new interview, the filmmaker expressed his interest in serving as an executive producer or a more tertiary role.

Mark Waters, who also directed Lindsay Lohan in 'Mean Girls,' reveals why he didn't join Jamie Lee Curtis and others in returning for 'Freakier Friday.'

The sequel to the classic film of 2003, Freaky Friday, was released this month on August 8, 2025. The sequel is named Freakier Friday.