US EditionReview: 'Freakier Friday' Brings Back Memories of Lindsay Lohan's Past
Actor Manny Jacinto emphasizes the importance of Filipino representation in Hollywood as Freakier Friday nears a $100 million global box office milestone, highlighting cultural progress.
- This past week, Filipino Canadian actor Manny Jacinto expressed pride in representing Filipinos as Freakier Friday continues its successful box office run since early August.
- The sequel updated elements criticized for stereotyped Asian depictions, with director Nisha Ganatra saying the team wanted to `make it right` and Manny Jacinto noting greater cultural awareness.
- Jacinto plays Eric Reyes, a widowed British chef and father who becomes Lindsay Lohan's character's romantic interest, in a film using mystical body‑swapping among grandma, mom, daughter, and soon‑to‑be‑stepdaughter.
- On Friday, August 22, Lindsay Lohan surprised fans at a Y2K-themed Freakier Friday screening in New York City's AMC Lincoln Square, continuing promotional appearances for the film.
- By its second weekend the film added $14.5 million domestically and, as of August 20, its cumulative gross stands at roughly $92 million worldwide, surpassing the about $45 million production budget.
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Lindsay Lohan surprises fans at premiere in New York
Lindsay Lohan made a surprise appearance at a special showing of her latest film, Freakier Friday, held at New York City’s AMC Lincoln Square. Fans were thrilled to see the star in person as she celebrated the release of the sequel to the beloved 2003 hit Freaky Friday. LINDSAY LOHAN IN NEW YORK This fantasy comedy has already garnered praise for its humour and performances, particularly Lohan’s return alongside Jamie Lee Curtis. The event was a…
Manny Jacinto says representing Filipinos in Hollywood “means the world” as Freakier Friday continues box office run - Asian Journal News
Filipino Canadian actor Manny Jacinto, star of Freakier Friday is known for his breakout role as Jason Mendoza in The Good Place. He continues to highlight Filipino representation in Hollywood through his work. (Photo... The post Manny Jacinto says representing Filipinos in Hollywood “means the world” as Freakier Friday continues box office run appeared first on Asian Journal News.
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