Summary
The recent announcement thatFreaky Friday 2is officially happening makes me excited to see many beloved characters return to the set, and it especially makes me feel better after Mark Harmon’s exit fromNCIS. The originalFreaky Fridayfollows the rebellious teenager Anna, played by Lindsay Lohan, and her worried mother, Tess, played by Jamie Lee Curtis, as the two of them are cursed to swap bodies. To switch back, they must learn to love each other selflessly.The firstFreaky Fridaywas released more than two decades ago, making the wait for theconfirmedFreaky Friday2long but worth it.
Freaky Friday 2filminghas begun and theFreaky Friday 2cast and release date were recently revealed as well.Many of the main cast and their love interests are returning, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Haley Hudson, Chad Michael Murray, and Mark Harmon, among others. The first movie came out so long ago that many of the actors have since become known for significantly different roles than the ones they played inFreaky Friday. This is part of why I am so excited to see some of them return to their original roles – in particular Mark Harmon.
Freaky Friday’s Alternate Ending Set Up The Perfect Sequel 21 Years Ago
The ending of Freaky Friday was almost different and would have set up a perfect sequel, but, unfortunately, this idea can no longer work.
Mark Harmon Is Reprising His Role As Ryan In Freaky Friday 2
Ryan Is A Good Guy Who Is Just Trying His Best
Like all family comedies,Freaky Fridayhas a satisfying ending, but it would be nice to see how their relationships have developed post-marriage inFreaky Friday 2.
Harmon is returning to his role as Ryan, the lovable partner of Tess and stepfather of Anna, inFreaky Friday 2. While most ofFreaky Fridayfocuses on Anna and Tess' lives, we get glimpses of Ryan’s relationship with Tess, his fiancée, and his relationship with Anna, his soon-to-be stepdaughter. Like all family comedies,Freaky Fridayhas a satisfying ending, but I am eager to see how their relationships have developed post-marriage inFreaky Friday 2. TheFreaky Friday 2teased character swapeven reveals how this might happen.
It’s already been established that Ryan is a supportive partner, given how he surprises Tess with a promotional interview about her new book inFreaky Friday, and I’m looking forward to seeing more scenes of Ryan being the loving and supporting partner that he is. I’m also excited to see more about how Ryan and Anna’s stepfather-daughter relationship has developed over the years. It’ll be interesting to see how Harmon revisits his old character.
It’s A Wildly Different Role For Mark Harmon Than Leroy Jethro Gibbs In NCIS
Mark Harmon Is Known For Playing The Stoic And Private Gibbs
For the past two decades, Harmon has been known for playing Leroy Jethro Gibbs, a stoic and commanding special agent onNCIS. AfterNCIShas been on the air for so long, it can be hard to imagine Harmon playing anyone other than Gibbs, but knowing that he is returning forFreaky Friday 2makes me feel a little bit better aboutMark Harmon’sNCISexit.The exit of Mark Harmon fromNCIShas fortunately opened doors for different projects for him.
NCISis currently available to watch on Paramount+.
WhileFreaky Fridayis known for being a lighthearted family comedy,NCISis anything but. After watchingNCISfor years, and associating Harmon with his serious role as Gibbs, it will be fun to watch Harmon transform into a fun, lovable stepfather inFreaky Friday 2. Seeing how Harmon interacts with his old character and the new relationships within the sequel is definitely something to look forward to. While it will be wildly different, it will be gratifying to see Harmon stretch his acting muscles and dip his toes back into the waters of comedy.
