Lindsay Lohan Secures Lead Role in New TV Series with Unexpected Link to ‘This Is Us’
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Actress Lindsay Lohan is set to grace the small screen once again, this time in a leading role. Reports confirm that the 38-year-old star will both star in and act as executive producer for “Count My Lies”, a forthcoming drama series in development at Hulu. Based on the novel of the same name by Sophie Stava, the series will see involvement from This Is Us co-showrunners and How I Met Your Father co-creators Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger. The show’s premise revolves around a character named Sloane Caraway, a self-proclaimed “compulsive liar” who finds herself entangled in a web of secrets after landing a job as a nanny for the enigmatic Lockhart family.
According to an official synopsis, Sloane’s journey takes a dark turn as she grapples with the hidden truths of the Lockhart household, leading to potentially disastrous consequences for all involved. This new project marks Lohan’s inaugural lead role in a television series, further cementing her return to the spotlight in recent years. Coinciding with this exciting development, Lohan is also gearing up to reprise her role as Anna in the highly-anticipated sequel to the 2003 film “Freaky Friday”, where she starred alongside Jamie Lee Curtis.
Production for the sequel, aptly titled “Freakier Friday”, commenced in June 2024 and is scheduled to hit theatres in August. Sharing her sentiments on revisiting Walt Disney Studios, Lohan expressed nostalgia for her iconic roles in films like “The Parent Trap” and “Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen”. The actress teased that “Freakier Friday” promises to deliver a level of intrigue and excitement that exceeds audience expectations.
Despite the lengthy hiatus, Lohan revealed that she has maintained a close bond with co-star Jamie Lee Curtis, underscoring the enduring friendships forged during the making of the original movie. Looking ahead, fans can anticipate a more exhilarating and captivating sequel that transcends the boundaries set by its predecessor. As Lohan embarks on this new phase of her career, viewers are keen to witness her evolution as an actress and producer in the realm of television. Stay tuned for further updates on these exciting projects as they unfold in the coming months.