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Chad Michael Murray & Manny Jacinto on 'Freakier Friday' and Dream Roles

FOX 11 Los AngelesJuly 31, 20253 min789 views
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Bringing 'Freakier Friday' to Life

  • 🎭 Chad Michael Murray returns to playing a love interest on screen as Jake in the new film 'Freakier Friday'.
  • 🀝 He is joined by Manny Jacinto, known for 'The Good Place', to create "double the swoon" in the movie.

Character Challenges and Inspiration

  • 🎬 Jacinto found challenges in staying true to the Disney themes of the movie, despite his personal love for the horror genre.
  • πŸ›οΈ For costume inspiration, Jacinto started his character development process by visiting a thrift shop in Larchmont Village.

Dream Film Roles

  • πŸ† Manny Jacinto expressed a desire to play the villainous role portrayed by Jamie Lee Curtis in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once', citing the physicality and the potential for an Oscar win.
  • 🎀 Chad Michael Murray would choose to be in 'Mean Girls', envisioning a potential spin-off into a Broadway production.
  • 🌟 Both actors highlighted the appeal of performing for a live audience and the incredible cast associated with these iconic films.
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Freakier FridayChad Michael MurrayManny JacintoThe Good PlaceJamie Lee CurtisLindsay LohanMean GirlsEverything Everywhere All at OnceDisneyScream QueenThrift ShoppingBroadway Production
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