This is the second film adaptation of Freaky Friday to start with an opening animated sequence after the 1976film adaptation.
To make the film more age appropriate for a Disney Channel Original Movie, the music from the stage adaptation was heavily edited, such as changing certain lyrics to remove inappropriate language, mature situatuations, and copyrighted material, while other songs were removed in order to reduce the length of the film.
Original: Ellen Andrews • Annabel Andrews • Bill Andrews • Mrs. Schmauss • Harold Jennings • Virginia • Mr. Dilk • Mr. Joffert • Coach Betsy • Boris Harris • Mrs. Murphy • Ben Andrews • Miss McGuirk • Mrs. Lucille Gibbons • Mrs. Benson • Hilary Miller • Bambi • Jo-Jo • Mr. Mills • Mr. Jackman
1995 remake: Dana Barb • Frieda Debny • Mr. Sweet • Principal Handel • Stan Horner • Leanne Futterman • Herbie • Cary • Bill Davidson • Mrs. Tarr 2003 remake:Tess Coleman • Anna Coleman • Ryan • Allen Coleman • Jake • Elton Bates • Maddie • Harry Coleman • Peg • Pei-Pei • Pei-Pei's mom • Evan • Dottie Robertson • Stacey Hinkhouse • Ethan • Scott 2018 remake:Ellie Blake • Katherine Blake • Adam • Mike Harper • Fletcher Blake • Torrey Min • Savannah • Monica Yang • Karl Carlson • Kitty • Danielle • Luis • Ms. Meyers • Mr. Blumen • Principal Ehrin • Mrs. Luckenbill • Senor O'Brien • Officer Kowalksi • Mrs. Time