Jamie Lee Curtis tells EW why waiting for the sequel made sense…mathematically speaking.
“Believe it or not, I actually did math.
Her age, minus 15, it was like, ‘Oh, it’ll work!’

Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis for ‘Entertainment Weekly’.Alexi Lubomirski
Then, I happened to call the studio.”
She’s not kidding.
“I’ve never played a mom before on onscreen, so it’s special to me.”

“Its the first time Ive ever worn something of mine as Tess.”
If something works around that, its meant to happen.
If it doesnt work around that, its a no-go," Lohan observes.

Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis for ‘Entertainment Weekly’.Alexi Lubomirski
If it shot in Vancouver, I wouldnt have done it, because I had kids.
Balancing motherhood is a big part of our lives, but its also a big part of the movie.
Itsthestory of the movie."
Freakier Fridayis in theaters Aug. 8.
Watch EW’s exclusive video interview with Lohan and Curtis in the video at the top of this post.