WithFreakier Fridaybecoming a critical and commercial hit right out of the gate,Lindsay Lohan’s next major comeback role withCount My Liesis moving forward in a big way. After memorably getting her first taste of success working under the Disney umbrella as a child actor with 1998’sThe Parent Trap, Lohan’s personal matters saw her pull back from acting in the 2010s.
From there, however, the star would start to see a steady resurgence in popularity with her multi-movie deal on Netflix, beginning with the modestly reviewed rom-comFalling for Christmas. WhileLohan’s subsequent titles, the dual 2024 releases ofIrish WishandOur Little Secret, didn’t spark the same reception, they were hits for the streamer.
This all built to her most recent work inFreakier Friday, the long-discussed follow-up to her and Jamie Lee Curtis' beloved 2003 Disney remake. Hitting theaters in time for the first movie’s 22-year anniversary, the sequel has garnered generally positive reviews from critics and is already off to a strong start at the box office, making $46.5 million in its opening weekend against its $42 million budget.
As revealed byThe Hollywood Reporter, Lohan’s TV adaptation ofCount My Lieshas been greenlit by Hulu. The series, which was announced in April with Lohan starring and executive producing, hails fromThis Is Usduo Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger. In addition to the greenlight, the series has also cast Shailene Woodley to star in and executive produce the series with Lohan.
What Count My Lies' Greenlight Means For Lindsay Lohan
With the show not only now having a full greenlight from the streamer, but also casting a star as big as Shailene Woodley to join her,Count My Liesmoving forward is solid proof Lohan’s comeback is only just getting started.Freakier Friday’s early successcombined with the viewership streaks of her Netflix movies were certainly the start of her renaissance.
However, the news of Hulu acquiring the Lohan-led adaptation of Sophie Stava’s thriller novel comes as something of a surprise considering the streamer is in its last lifecycle. Disney revealed it would be closing the standalone app in 2026 for a unified app with Hulu and Disney+’s libraries. Reports did indicate, though, the brand would still have a separate channel on the joint platform.
Considering Lohan’s success on Netflix, the newly structured Hulu could benefit from having such shows asCount My Liesandthe already releasedAlien: EarthandKing of the Hill. Not to mention, with the thriller genre proving all the more popular across different streamers, the adaptation of Stava’s novel is coming at just the right time.
Our Take On Hulu Acquiring Lohan’s Count My Lies
Ever since Brendan Fraser started enjoying his big comeback withThe Whaleandthe upcomingRental Family, my eyes have been peeled for who would be the next star to get a big renaissance, and I couldn’t be happier for Lohan so far. Her Netflix rom-coms may not be for me, but with them coming after years of her personal growth, it’s great to see her so creatively energized.
Even more so is that I’m quite intrigued by Lohan and Woodley teaming up forCount My Lies. The plot, in which Woodley stars as a compulsive liar who begins working as a nanny for a bright family, whose matriarch is Lohan, sounds like a great way to showcase the latter’s acting range and fill the voidleft by Woodley’sBig Little Lies.
