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 attends the Global Premiere of “Mean Girls” at the AMC Lincoln Square Theater on January 08, 2024, in New York, New York.

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.”

FREAKY FRIDAY, Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, 2003; Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan appear at the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23

“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.

FREAKIER FRIDAY Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan photographed exclusively for EW on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles.

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.