Harmon, now 72, will join Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan for the sequel to the 2003 body-swap comedy, set for release in 2025.

Disney shared a first behind-the-scenes photo from the project, showing Curtis and Lohan, who reprise their roles as mother-daughter duo Tess and Anna Coleman, excitedly posing hand-in-hand on set during the first day of filming on Monday. Lohan also took to Instagram to post a series of clips from the Freaky Friday 2 set, showcasing her joyful reunion with Curtis. She captioned the post: “We’re back!”

Curtis shared the same video montage with her followers, captioning it: “FREAK OUT TIME.” Meanwhile, Harmon, who reprises his role as Ryan, Anna’s stepdad, in the upcoming movie, was spotted running errands in Los Angeles. He looked much more casual than during his days on the CBS crime drama NCIS.

The U.S. Sun shared photos of the shaggy-haired actor on Monday as he made a trip to the trendy Erewhon Market. He was seen squinting in the bright sun while strolling down the street in a button-down shirt, shorts, and flip-flops. He also recently made a red carpet appearance, where he seemed to have embraced a more relaxed look since leaving his role as Marine Corps sniper turned special agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs in October 2021.

In Freaky Friday 2, Harmon will appear alongside other familiar faces, including Chad Michael Murray, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Haley Hudson, Lucille Soong, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Rosalind Chao. The sequel will also introduce new cast members like Julia Butters, Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, and Sophia Hammons.

The return of the beloved cast has sparked excitement among fans of the original film. The reunion of Curtis and Lohan, in particular, has been eagerly anticipated. Curtis’s enthusiasm was palpable in her social media posts, and Lohan’s joy at being back on set with her on-screen mother was equally evident.

The original Freaky Friday, released in 2003, became a cult classic, cherished for its humor and heartfelt moments. The sequel aims to recapture that magic, bringing back the characters fans fell in love with and introducing new faces to the dynamic mix. The storyline details are still under wraps, but the involvement of the original cast members suggests that the sequel will stay true to the spirit of the first film while offering fresh twists and turns.

Harmon’s return to the big screen in such a beloved franchise marks a significant moment in his career, especially after his long tenure on NCIS. Fans are eager to see how his character, Ryan, has evolved and what new dynamics will unfold between him, Tess, and Anna!

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