Freddy vs. Jason
In 2002, Rowland was cast for her big-screen debut in the slasher film "Freddy vs. Jason", a crossover film directed by Ronny Yu. Cast as one of the female leads, she portrayed Kia Waterson, the frank best friend of lead character Lori Campbell, played by Monica Keena. Released to generally mixed reviews from critics, "Freddy vs. Jason" topped the U.S. box office, gaining $36.4 million on its first weekend. Budgeted at $25 million, "Freddy vs. Jason" was released in theatres on August 15, 2003, and became a financial success, resulting in a worldwide box office total of $114.3 million.