The upcoming sequel, Freakier Friday, aims to rectify the hurtful Asian stereotypes presented in the original 2003 film. Director Nisha Ganatra expressed her concerns regarding the Asian representation in the earlier movie, particularly in the scene set in a Chinese restaurant. With the sequel, Ganatra and actor Manny Jacinto affirmed their commitment to create a more respectful representation, acknowledging the failures of the past while finding ways to include thoughtful nods to the original. The film seeks to do justice to all audiences and avoid replicating previous mistakes.
I remember watching it and feeling torn, mostly about the Asian representation. It was something I brought up right away when I had my first meetings with the producers.
I remember watching the first Freaky Friday and being like, this did not age very well, regarding the diverse characters.
It was a different time and wasn't done intentionally [in the 2003 film], but it's a really thin line between the era and impact.
Freakier Friday provides little moments that don't betray this movie, but were satisfying for people who found hurtful moments in the last one.
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