'Freakier Friday' Director Says Sequel Rectifies 2003 Film's 'Hurtful' Asian Stereotypes

"Freakier Friday" director Nisha Ganatra said her upcoming "Freaky Friday" sequel will correct the 2003 film's "hurtful" stereotypical portrayal of two Asian characters and Asian cultures. While she recognized that "Freaky Friday" is a "beloved" film, she acknowledged that it depicted stereotypes "that were hurtful overall." "I remember watching it and feeling torn, mostly about the Asian representation, and also the soundtrack that was being used" in the scenes at the restaurant, Ganatra explained in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. "It was something I . . .