Jodie Foster Declines Cameo in Freakier Friday Sequel

Jodie Foster, who starred in the original 1976 'Freaky Friday,' declined repeated requests to cameo in the upcoming sequel 'Freakier Friday,' despite efforts from director Nisha Ganatra and her team. Foster was considered for the role of the school principal or a teacher, but no reason was given for her refusal. The sequel, set for release this summer, reunites Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis from the 2003 remake. New body-swapping chaos will involve Anna's (Lohan) daughter, Harper, played by Julia Butters, and her stepdaughter. The filmmakers chose not to force a Foster cameo to avoid overstuffing the narrative, but her original performance inspired the characterization of Harper. Foster’s legacy remains influential even as she opts out of direct participation.