The reboot of popular 2000s Disney Channel sitcom Lizzie McGuire was cancelled. Now, one of its writers has revealed a few new details about its plot.
Hilary Duff was a huge star among pre-teens in the early 2000s thanks to her portrayal of the eponymous character in Disney Channel sitcom Lizzie McGuire – and its subsequent movie.
The show followed the awkward, klutzy teen as she navigated life, school with best friends Gordo and Miranda, played by Adam Lamberg and Lalaine. There was also her family – her younger brother Matt, played by Jake Thomas, and her embarrassing parents, played by Hallie Todd and Robert Carradine – whose brother David appeared in one episode as a mentor to Matt when he made his own kung fu film.
One memorable aspect of the show was the frequent use of an animated version of Lizzie, which represented her inner monologue. The show’s popularity led...
Hilary Duff was a huge star among pre-teens in the early 2000s thanks to her portrayal of the eponymous character in Disney Channel sitcom Lizzie McGuire – and its subsequent movie.
The show followed the awkward, klutzy teen as she navigated life, school with best friends Gordo and Miranda, played by Adam Lamberg and Lalaine. There was also her family – her younger brother Matt, played by Jake Thomas, and her embarrassing parents, played by Hallie Todd and Robert Carradine – whose brother David appeared in one episode as a mentor to Matt when he made his own kung fu film.
One memorable aspect of the show was the frequent use of an animated version of Lizzie, which represented her inner monologue. The show’s popularity led...
- 1/18/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
The writers of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" had a whole panoply of characters to work with, but they clearly liked Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) and Lieutenant Commander Data (Brent Spiner) the best. Of the episodes that focus on single members of the ensemble, Picard and Data seemingly had the most, and were usually given stirringly dramatic stories and no small amount of screen time. Picard was an interesting character as he was stern and resolute, and audiences liked to see his unflappable integrity get tested. Data was an interesting character as he was an android aspiring to be more human, despite having no human emotions. Data looked at humanity objectively, and eager Trekkies likely constructed imaginary conversations in their heads as to how they would explain humanity to Data (should they ever meet him).
Spiner's challenge in playing Data was mustering up emotional moments from within the artificial brain of a machine person.
Spiner's challenge in playing Data was mustering up emotional moments from within the artificial brain of a machine person.
- 10/31/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Actor Jonathan Frakes' directorial debut on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" was for the third season episode "The Offspring", the episode where Data (Brent Spiner) builds his own android daughter (Hallie Todd). One might note that Frakes' character, Commander Riker, didn't appear much in that episode. This kicked off a full-blown directorial career for Frakes that hasn't slowed since. Frakes directed eight episodes of "NextGen" in total, as well as the feature films "Star Trek: First Contact" (1996) and "Star Trek: Insurrection" (1998).
Frakes would go on to direct "Thunderbirds" and "Clockstoppers," and enter a prolific career helming episodes of high-profile TV shows like "Leverage," "NCIS: Los Angeles," "Burn Notice," and "The Librarians." He also stayed within the Trek family over the years, directing episodes of "Deep Space Nine," "Voyager," "Discovery," "Picard," and the notable crossover between "Strange New Worlds" and "Lower Decks." He even oversaw two episodes of "The Orville," which...
Frakes would go on to direct "Thunderbirds" and "Clockstoppers," and enter a prolific career helming episodes of high-profile TV shows like "Leverage," "NCIS: Los Angeles," "Burn Notice," and "The Librarians." He also stayed within the Trek family over the years, directing episodes of "Deep Space Nine," "Voyager," "Discovery," "Picard," and the notable crossover between "Strange New Worlds" and "Lower Decks." He even oversaw two episodes of "The Orville," which...
- 9/11/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
“Woo!”
That’s Jonathan Frakes’ reaction when he’s told he’s probably worked on more iterations of “Star Trek” than any other person alive.
“I’ll take it!” he says with a massive grin.
Frakes’ “Star Trek” history truly is something to behold. He joined the franchise in 1987 as part of the cast of “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” playing the rakish Commander William T. Riker opposite Patrick Stewart’s cerebral Capt. Jean-Luc Picard. Three years later, Frakes launched his second career as a director on “Tng” — or, as he calls it, “Next Gen” — ultimately helming eight episodes of the show. After “Next Gen” concluded in 1994, he directed three episodes each of “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “Star Trek: Voyager,” before directing two of the four “Next Gen” feature films: 1996’s “Star Trek: First Contact” and 1998’s “Star Trek: Insurrection.”
All told — including his work on “Star Trek: Enterprise,...
That’s Jonathan Frakes’ reaction when he’s told he’s probably worked on more iterations of “Star Trek” than any other person alive.
“I’ll take it!” he says with a massive grin.
Frakes’ “Star Trek” history truly is something to behold. He joined the franchise in 1987 as part of the cast of “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” playing the rakish Commander William T. Riker opposite Patrick Stewart’s cerebral Capt. Jean-Luc Picard. Three years later, Frakes launched his second career as a director on “Tng” — or, as he calls it, “Next Gen” — ultimately helming eight episodes of the show. After “Next Gen” concluded in 1994, he directed three episodes each of “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “Star Trek: Voyager,” before directing two of the four “Next Gen” feature films: 1996’s “Star Trek: First Contact” and 1998’s “Star Trek: Insurrection.”
All told — including his work on “Star Trek: Enterprise,...
- 7/25/2023
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
This post contains spoilers for "Star Trek: Picard."
Throughout his seemingly unending tenure on "Star Trek," actor Brent Spiner has played the android Data, his own twin brother Lore, an android prototype named B-4, and the creator of all three, the elderly Dr. Noonien Soong. Additionally, since "Star Trek" takes place over such a broad timeline, Spiner also played the son of Noonien Dr. Altan Soong, as well as two of the character's ancestors, Dr. Arik Soong, and Dr. Adam Soong, the latter of whom lived in Los Angeles in 2024. That's six different characters.
At the end of Start Baird's 2002 film "Star Trek: Nemesis," Data sacrificed his own life to blow up an enemy ship and save the U.S.S. Enterprise from destruction. At that point in "Star Trek," Lore had been deactivated, and the last Dr. Song had died of old age. The only remaining Data-adjacent character was...
Throughout his seemingly unending tenure on "Star Trek," actor Brent Spiner has played the android Data, his own twin brother Lore, an android prototype named B-4, and the creator of all three, the elderly Dr. Noonien Soong. Additionally, since "Star Trek" takes place over such a broad timeline, Spiner also played the son of Noonien Dr. Altan Soong, as well as two of the character's ancestors, Dr. Arik Soong, and Dr. Adam Soong, the latter of whom lived in Los Angeles in 2024. That's six different characters.
At the end of Start Baird's 2002 film "Star Trek: Nemesis," Data sacrificed his own life to blow up an enemy ship and save the U.S.S. Enterprise from destruction. At that point in "Star Trek," Lore had been deactivated, and the last Dr. Song had died of old age. The only remaining Data-adjacent character was...
- 3/23/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
More than two years after dreams of a Lizzie McGuire revival were dashed, Hulu’s How I Met Your Father is revisiting the iconic Disney Channel property via flashback.
During Tuesday’s episode, appropriately titled “A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Valentine’s Day,” Sophie & Co. recount their worst Valentine’s Day experiences in order to cheer up Ellen. What follows are glimpses from the gang’s past — all newly created except for one. Rather than hire a teenage actress to play 13-year-old Sophie, the series cuts to a clip from Hilary Duff’s early-aughts sitcom.
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During Tuesday’s episode, appropriately titled “A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Valentine’s Day,” Sophie & Co. recount their worst Valentine’s Day experiences in order to cheer up Ellen. What follows are glimpses from the gang’s past — all newly created except for one. Rather than hire a teenage actress to play 13-year-old Sophie, the series cuts to a clip from Hilary Duff’s early-aughts sitcom.
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- 3/7/2023
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
It's been 20 years since Lizzie McGuire aired its "Night of the Day of the Dead" episode, but chances are viewers can still recall feeling scared of the skeleton couple that haunted Lizzie, Gordo, Miranda and Kate. And, if we're being honest, there's still something a bit spooky about that particular episode—even Lizzie's dad, Robert Carradine, thinks the kids' show was scary for the time. Robert, Hallie Todd, Jake Thomas and Kyle Downes, a.k.a. Tudgeman, joined E! News on a Zoom call to discuss that iconic episode, sharing the gross and heartwarming memories they have from filming the show in 2000. But seeing as it's been two decades since...
- 11/1/2021
- E! Online
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This is not what dreams are made of! On Dec. 16, Hilary Duff confirmed that Disney+'s Lizzie McGuire reboot will no longer be happening. "I've been so honored to have the character Lizzie in my life," she wrote on Instagram. "I know the efforts and conversations have been everywhere trying to make a reboot work but, sadly & despite everyone's best efforts, it isn't going to happen." While she admitted that she was "very sad" that we wouldn't get to see Lizzie in present day, she added that everyone "tried their best" to make the reboot happen, but "the stars just didn't align."
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The reboot originally halted production in January. "Fans have a sentimental attachment to Lizzie McGuire and high expectations for a new series," a Disney spokesperson told Variety at the time. "After filming two episodes,...
This is not what dreams are made of! On Dec. 16, Hilary Duff confirmed that Disney+'s Lizzie McGuire reboot will no longer be happening. "I've been so honored to have the character Lizzie in my life," she wrote on Instagram. "I know the efforts and conversations have been everywhere trying to make a reboot work but, sadly & despite everyone's best efforts, it isn't going to happen." While she admitted that she was "very sad" that we wouldn't get to see Lizzie in present day, she added that everyone "tried their best" to make the reboot happen, but "the stars just didn't align."
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The reboot originally halted production in January. "Fans have a sentimental attachment to Lizzie McGuire and high expectations for a new series," a Disney spokesperson told Variety at the time. "After filming two episodes,...
- 12/16/2020
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
The planned “Lizzie McGuire” revival is officially dead at Disney Plus.
Series star Hilary Duff made the announcement on Instagram on Wednesday, saying “I’ve been so honored to have the character of Lizzie in my life.”
“I know the efforts and conversations have been everywhere tyring to make a reboot work but, sadly & despite everyone’s best efforts, it isn’t going to happen,” she continued. “I want any reboot of Lizzie to be honest and authentic to who Lizzie would be today. It’s what the character deserves.”
Her full statement can be read below.
“Lizzie McGuire’ fans have high expectations for any new stories,” a Disney spokesperson said in a statement. “Unless and until we are confident we can meet those expectations, we’ve decided to hold off and today, we informed the cast’s representatives that we are not moving forward with the planned series.”
The...
Series star Hilary Duff made the announcement on Instagram on Wednesday, saying “I’ve been so honored to have the character of Lizzie in my life.”
“I know the efforts and conversations have been everywhere tyring to make a reboot work but, sadly & despite everyone’s best efforts, it isn’t going to happen,” she continued. “I want any reboot of Lizzie to be honest and authentic to who Lizzie would be today. It’s what the character deserves.”
Her full statement can be read below.
“Lizzie McGuire’ fans have high expectations for any new stories,” a Disney spokesperson said in a statement. “Unless and until we are confident we can meet those expectations, we’ve decided to hold off and today, we informed the cast’s representatives that we are not moving forward with the planned series.”
The...
- 12/16/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Hilary Duff is saying goodbye to Lizzie McGuire — again. The actress confirmed on Wednesday that the revival of her iconic Disney Channel sitcom will not be moving forward.
“I’ve been so honored to have the character of Lizzie in my life,” Duff wrote in an emotional Instagram post. “She has made such a lasting impact on many, including myself. To see the fans’ loyalty and love for her, to this day, means so much to me. I know the efforts and conversations have been everything trying to make a reboot work, but sadly [and] despite everyone’s best efforts, it isn’t going to happen.
“I’ve been so honored to have the character of Lizzie in my life,” Duff wrote in an emotional Instagram post. “She has made such a lasting impact on many, including myself. To see the fans’ loyalty and love for her, to this day, means so much to me. I know the efforts and conversations have been everything trying to make a reboot work, but sadly [and] despite everyone’s best efforts, it isn’t going to happen.
- 12/16/2020
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Disney’s planned reboot of “Lizzie McGuire” will not be moving forward, according to star Hilary Duff.
“I know the efforts and conversations have been everywhere trying to make a reboot work but, sadly & despite everyone’s best efforts, it isn’t going to happen,” the actress wrote in an Instagram post on Wednesday. “We can all take a moment to mourn the amazing woman she would have been and the adventures we would have taken with her.”
In its own statement, Disney attributed the decision not to move forward with the revival to creative reasons.
“‘Lizzie McGuire’ fans have high expectations for any new stories,” a spokesperson for the company said. “Unless and until we are confident we can meet those expectations, we’ve decided to hold off and today, we informed the cast’s representatives that we are not moving forward with the planned series.”
The series, a...
“I know the efforts and conversations have been everywhere trying to make a reboot work but, sadly & despite everyone’s best efforts, it isn’t going to happen,” the actress wrote in an Instagram post on Wednesday. “We can all take a moment to mourn the amazing woman she would have been and the adventures we would have taken with her.”
In its own statement, Disney attributed the decision not to move forward with the revival to creative reasons.
“‘Lizzie McGuire’ fans have high expectations for any new stories,” a spokesperson for the company said. “Unless and until we are confident we can meet those expectations, we’ve decided to hold off and today, we informed the cast’s representatives that we are not moving forward with the planned series.”
The series, a...
- 12/16/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
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The cast of Lizzie McGuire is back together again! On Monday, Hilary Duff shared a video of the stars of the Disney Channel series doing a virtual table read of the episode "Between a Rock and a Bra Place" from season one: you know, the one where Lizzie yells at her mom that she wants a bra. Duff was also joined by Lalaine (Miranda), Adam Lamberg (Gordo), Jake Thomas (Matt), Ashlie Brillault (Kate), Robert Carradine (Sam), Hallie Todd (Jo), Davida Williams (Claire), and Kyle J. Downes (Larry). In addition to reading through the script, the cast couldn't help but sing the iconic theme song as well.
A handful of stars recently reunited for the Lizzie McGuire reboot on Disney Plus. Thomas, Carradine, Todd, and Lamberg were set to join Duff on the...
A post shared by Hilary Duff (@hilaryduff) on May 11, 2020 at 2:50pm Pdt
The cast of Lizzie McGuire is back together again! On Monday, Hilary Duff shared a video of the stars of the Disney Channel series doing a virtual table read of the episode "Between a Rock and a Bra Place" from season one: you know, the one where Lizzie yells at her mom that she wants a bra. Duff was also joined by Lalaine (Miranda), Adam Lamberg (Gordo), Jake Thomas (Matt), Ashlie Brillault (Kate), Robert Carradine (Sam), Hallie Todd (Jo), Davida Williams (Claire), and Kyle J. Downes (Larry). In addition to reading through the script, the cast couldn't help but sing the iconic theme song as well.
A handful of stars recently reunited for the Lizzie McGuire reboot on Disney Plus. Thomas, Carradine, Todd, and Lamberg were set to join Duff on the...
- 5/15/2020
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
The “Lizzie McGuire” reboot may be on pause, but the original cast just got back together.
Hilary Duff, star of the 2001 Disney channel comedy series, posted a video of she and her castmates getting together to do a table read of the “Between a Rock and a Bra Place!” episode, which aired 19 years ago this week.
“Lizzie McGuire retro table read!” Duff wrote in the caption of the video. “We could not stop laughing reading lines from tween us…this is the first time we were all “together-ish” in almost 18 years!”
Also Read: Hilary Duff Joins Call for Disney to Move 'Lizzie McGuire' Revival to Hulu
“Do excuse our delayed singing…we will be taking singing lessons as a group to work on our craft!!”
Duff says the idea came from Jake Thomas, who played her little brother Matt McGuire on the show. She also suggested viewers donate if they...
Hilary Duff, star of the 2001 Disney channel comedy series, posted a video of she and her castmates getting together to do a table read of the “Between a Rock and a Bra Place!” episode, which aired 19 years ago this week.
“Lizzie McGuire retro table read!” Duff wrote in the caption of the video. “We could not stop laughing reading lines from tween us…this is the first time we were all “together-ish” in almost 18 years!”
Also Read: Hilary Duff Joins Call for Disney to Move 'Lizzie McGuire' Revival to Hulu
“Do excuse our delayed singing…we will be taking singing lessons as a group to work on our craft!!”
Duff says the idea came from Jake Thomas, who played her little brother Matt McGuire on the show. She also suggested viewers donate if they...
- 5/12/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Lizzie McGuire fans finally got the reunion they’ve been waiting for, even if it didn’t come by way of a full-blown Disney+ revival.
Hilary Duff and her former Disney Channel cast mates — including Jake Thomas as Matt, Adam Lamberg as Gordo, Lalaine as Miranda, Robert Carradine as Sama, Hallie Todd as Jo, Ashlie Brillault as Kate, Davida Williams as Claire and Kyle Downes as Larry — reunited virtually on Monday for a table read of the sitcom’s iconic Season 1 episode “Between a Rock and a Bra Place.”
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Hilary Duff and her former Disney Channel cast mates — including Jake Thomas as Matt, Adam Lamberg as Gordo, Lalaine as Miranda, Robert Carradine as Sama, Hallie Todd as Jo, Ashlie Brillault as Kate, Davida Williams as Claire and Kyle Downes as Larry — reunited virtually on Monday for a table read of the sitcom’s iconic Season 1 episode “Between a Rock and a Bra Place.”
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- 5/12/2020
- TVLine.com
The cast of “Lizzie McGuire” has finally reunited –- though not for the much-anticipated series reboot.
Instead, Hilary Duff surprised fans by posting a Zoom table read to Instagram TV. The cast — including Jake Thomas as Lizzie’s little brother Matthew, Adam Lamberg as Gordo, Lalaine as Miranda and Hallie Todd and Robert Carradine as Lizzie’s parents — performed “Between a Rock and a Bra Place” to mark the episode’s 19th anniversary.
“We could not stop laughing reading lines from tween us,” Duff wrote in her caption. “This is the first time we were all ‘together-ish’ in almost 18 years!”
It’s been almost two decades since the show’s first episode. The formerly teenage cast is all grown up, and Lamberg and Thomas both sport mustaches.
Before the table read began, Duff explained how the virtual reunion came to be.
“I got the most amazing phone call last week from Jake Thomas,...
Instead, Hilary Duff surprised fans by posting a Zoom table read to Instagram TV. The cast — including Jake Thomas as Lizzie’s little brother Matthew, Adam Lamberg as Gordo, Lalaine as Miranda and Hallie Todd and Robert Carradine as Lizzie’s parents — performed “Between a Rock and a Bra Place” to mark the episode’s 19th anniversary.
“We could not stop laughing reading lines from tween us,” Duff wrote in her caption. “This is the first time we were all ‘together-ish’ in almost 18 years!”
It’s been almost two decades since the show’s first episode. The formerly teenage cast is all grown up, and Lamberg and Thomas both sport mustaches.
Before the table read began, Duff explained how the virtual reunion came to be.
“I got the most amazing phone call last week from Jake Thomas,...
- 5/12/2020
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
We might have to wait a while (or forever) for new Lizzie McGuire, but Hilary Duff has brought us the next best thing. In a 44 minute Instagram video, Duff and the original cast of Lizzie McGuire reunited for a virtual table read of an episode, and it may or may not be the first episode of Lizzie McGuire you think of when you think of the show: the bra episode! Which just so happens to have aired on May 11, 2001! The reunion featured Duff, Jake Thomas (Matt McGuire), Hallie Todd (Jo McGuire), Robert Carradine (Sam McGuire), Adam Lamberg (Gordo), Lalaine (Miranda), Davida Williams (Claire), Ashlie Brillault (Kate), Kyle Downs, writers...
- 5/11/2020
- E! Online
In a statement on Instagram Friday, Hillary Duff called on Disney to move the planned “Lizzie McGuire” revival from Disney+ to Hulu.
The series, a revival of the Disney Channel sitcom that launched Duff’s career, was put on hiatus last month after showrunner Terri Minsky exited the series over creative differences with the streamer. Minsky explained her exit in a recent interview with Variety, saying that her plan to make the show more “mature” didn’t fit with the family-friendly Disney+ brand.
Duff’s post backed Minsky’s original vision, suggesting that Disney should move the show to sister streaming network Hulu where it wouldn’t run up on the same content restrictions. The “Love, Simon” spinoff series “Love, Victor” recently made the same jump for much the same reasons.
Also Read: 'Lizzie McGuire' Creator Terri Minsky Out as Showrunner for Disney+ Revival
“I’d be doing a disservice...
The series, a revival of the Disney Channel sitcom that launched Duff’s career, was put on hiatus last month after showrunner Terri Minsky exited the series over creative differences with the streamer. Minsky explained her exit in a recent interview with Variety, saying that her plan to make the show more “mature” didn’t fit with the family-friendly Disney+ brand.
Duff’s post backed Minsky’s original vision, suggesting that Disney should move the show to sister streaming network Hulu where it wouldn’t run up on the same content restrictions. The “Love, Simon” spinoff series “Love, Victor” recently made the same jump for much the same reasons.
Also Read: 'Lizzie McGuire' Creator Terri Minsky Out as Showrunner for Disney+ Revival
“I’d be doing a disservice...
- 2/29/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Hilary Duff has more than just a couple words to say about the state of her Lizzie McGuire revival.
After hinting earlier this week that the revival is considered too adult for Disney+, Duff took to Instagram on Friday to address the delay, formally asking Disney to allow the Lizzie revival to move to Hulu so it can explore more adult themes.
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After hinting earlier this week that the revival is considered too adult for Disney+, Duff took to Instagram on Friday to address the delay, formally asking Disney to allow the Lizzie revival to move to Hulu so it can explore more adult themes.
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- 2/29/2020
- TVLine.com
Lizzie McGuire‘s return to television will come by way of Hulu, at least if series creator Terri Minsky — who was fired as showrunner in January — gets her wish.
“I am so proud of the two episodes we did,” Minsky tells our sister publication Variety. ‘Hilary has a grasp of Lizzie McGuire at 30 that needs to be seen. It’s a wonderful thing to watch. I would love the show to exist, but ideally I would love it if it could be given that treatment of going to Hulu and doing the show that we were doing. That’s the...
“I am so proud of the two episodes we did,” Minsky tells our sister publication Variety. ‘Hilary has a grasp of Lizzie McGuire at 30 that needs to be seen. It’s a wonderful thing to watch. I would love the show to exist, but ideally I would love it if it could be given that treatment of going to Hulu and doing the show that we were doing. That’s the...
- 2/26/2020
- TVLine.com
Disney Plus does not seem to be figuring it out on the way when it comes to the “Lizzie McGuire” revival.
Production on the show halted in January after the firing of original series creator and revival showrunner Terri Minsky after just two episodes were completed. Her unceremonious exit has led many industry insiders to speculate that the revival will not move forward.
Series star Hilary Duff has remained mostly mum on the subject, but she has made her feelings known in some not-so-subtle ways. Late Tuesday night, Duff posted a screenshot to her Instagram story of a news headline about the planned Disney Plus “Love, Simon” series. Now titled “Love, Victor,” the show was moved this week to Hulu after it was deemed not “family-friendly” enough for the Disney-branded streamer. In her post, Duff circled the words “family-friendly” in the headline and wrote above it “Sounds familiar.”
“I am...
Production on the show halted in January after the firing of original series creator and revival showrunner Terri Minsky after just two episodes were completed. Her unceremonious exit has led many industry insiders to speculate that the revival will not move forward.
Series star Hilary Duff has remained mostly mum on the subject, but she has made her feelings known in some not-so-subtle ways. Late Tuesday night, Duff posted a screenshot to her Instagram story of a news headline about the planned Disney Plus “Love, Simon” series. Now titled “Love, Victor,” the show was moved this week to Hulu after it was deemed not “family-friendly” enough for the Disney-branded streamer. In her post, Duff circled the words “family-friendly” in the headline and wrote above it “Sounds familiar.”
“I am...
- 2/26/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Little has been said about the Lizzie McGuire revival since it emerged that original creator Terri Minskey was bowing out of the Disney+ series after filming just two episodes, with the series going on hiatus.
Now, it seems like Hilary Duff is speaking out about the issues surrounding the revival of the beloved series.
Earlier this week, Love Victor -- an upcoming sequel to the 2018 movie Love, Simon -- was revealed to be moving from Disney+ to Hulu.
While no official reason was given, multiple outlets reported that it was in relation to the content of the show, with it featuring themes that were allegedly too mature for Disney+.
Duff took to Instagram, sharing the headline with the following caption:
Sounds familiar.
While there's no confirmation that this is in relation to Lizzie McGuire, it seems highly likely given what has been going on with that series.
“Fans have a...
Now, it seems like Hilary Duff is speaking out about the issues surrounding the revival of the beloved series.
Earlier this week, Love Victor -- an upcoming sequel to the 2018 movie Love, Simon -- was revealed to be moving from Disney+ to Hulu.
While no official reason was given, multiple outlets reported that it was in relation to the content of the show, with it featuring themes that were allegedly too mature for Disney+.
Duff took to Instagram, sharing the headline with the following caption:
Sounds familiar.
While there's no confirmation that this is in relation to Lizzie McGuire, it seems highly likely given what has been going on with that series.
“Fans have a...
- 2/26/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Hilary Duff is (sort of) speaking out about the problems surrounding her postponed Lizzie McGuire revival.
Before we dive in, here’s some context: Earlier this week, it was announced that Love, Victor — an upcoming series based on the 2018 gay rom-com Love, Simon — is relocating from Disney+ to Hulu. Multiple reports indicated that the move was made because Love, Victor‘s mature themes, including sexual exploration and drinking, feel more at home on an adult-oriented streaming service like Hulu.
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Before we dive in, here’s some context: Earlier this week, it was announced that Love, Victor — an upcoming series based on the 2018 gay rom-com Love, Simon — is relocating from Disney+ to Hulu. Multiple reports indicated that the move was made because Love, Victor‘s mature themes, including sexual exploration and drinking, feel more at home on an adult-oriented streaming service like Hulu.
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- 2/26/2020
- TVLine.com
There are changes at the wheel of the Disney+ revival of Lizzie McGuire.
Variety is reporting that original series creator Terri Minsky is stepping away from her showrunner and executive producer role on the highly anticipared series.
“Fans have a sentimental attachment to Lizzie McGuire and high expectations for a new series,” a Disney spokesperson explained.
“After filming two episodes, we concluded that we need to move in a different creative direction and are putting a new lens on the show.”
Creative differences are not uncommon when shows are early into production, but losing the showrunner and executive producer this early is not a good sign.
Minsky steered the TV series during its original 2001-04 Disney Channel run, so her exit this early into the process is surprising.
Lizzie McGuire is part of Disney Channel royalty after becoming one of the most popular series in the network's history.
With reboots...
Variety is reporting that original series creator Terri Minsky is stepping away from her showrunner and executive producer role on the highly anticipared series.
“Fans have a sentimental attachment to Lizzie McGuire and high expectations for a new series,” a Disney spokesperson explained.
“After filming two episodes, we concluded that we need to move in a different creative direction and are putting a new lens on the show.”
Creative differences are not uncommon when shows are early into production, but losing the showrunner and executive producer this early is not a good sign.
Minsky steered the TV series during its original 2001-04 Disney Channel run, so her exit this early into the process is surprising.
Lizzie McGuire is part of Disney Channel royalty after becoming one of the most popular series in the network's history.
With reboots...
- 1/10/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
TV’s much-anticipated Lizzie McGuire revival has hit a snag: Original series creator Terri Minsky has stepped down as showrunner on the Disney+ project, prompting a pause in production.
“Fans have a sentimental attachment to Lizzie McGuire and high expectations for a new series,” a Disney spokesperson tells TVLine. “After filming two episodes, we concluded that we need to move in a different creative direction and are putting a new lens on the series.”
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“Fans have a sentimental attachment to Lizzie McGuire and high expectations for a new series,” a Disney spokesperson tells TVLine. “After filming two episodes, we concluded that we need to move in a different creative direction and are putting a new lens on the series.”
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- 1/10/2020
- TVLine.com
“Lizzie McGuire” creator Terri Minsky is leaving as showrunner for the upcoming Disney+ revival.
“Fans have a sentimental attachment to ‘Lizzie McGuire’ and high expectations for a new series,” said a Disney spokesperson. “After filming two episodes, we concluded that we need to move in a different creative direction and are putting a new lens on the show.”
Production on the show, which is scheduled to premiere this year, is now on hiatus while Disney looks for a new showrunner. Minsky created the original version that ran on Disney Channel for 65 episodes between 2001 and 2004.
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The new “Lizzie McGuire” will pick up as Lizzie (Series star Hillary Duff) is just about to turn 30. Per Disney, “She seemingly has it all – her dream job as an assistant to a fancy New York City Interior Designer, her dream guy and a picturesque Brooklyn apartment – but things...
“Fans have a sentimental attachment to ‘Lizzie McGuire’ and high expectations for a new series,” said a Disney spokesperson. “After filming two episodes, we concluded that we need to move in a different creative direction and are putting a new lens on the show.”
Production on the show, which is scheduled to premiere this year, is now on hiatus while Disney looks for a new showrunner. Minsky created the original version that ran on Disney Channel for 65 episodes between 2001 and 2004.
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The new “Lizzie McGuire” will pick up as Lizzie (Series star Hillary Duff) is just about to turn 30. Per Disney, “She seemingly has it all – her dream job as an assistant to a fancy New York City Interior Designer, her dream guy and a picturesque Brooklyn apartment – but things...
- 1/10/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
“Lizzie McGuire” creator Terri Minsky is stepping away from her role as showrunner on the upcoming revival of the series for Disney Plus. A new showrunner has not yet been named.
“Fans have a sentimental attachment to ‘Lizzie McGuire’ and high expectations for a new series,” said to a Disney spokesperson. “After filming two episodes, we concluded that we need to move in a different creative direction and are putting a new lens on the show.”
Production on the show has been placed on hiatus amid the transition as Disney sets a new showrunner for the series. Star Hilary Duff is currently honeymooning in Mozambique with her new husband, Matthew Koma.
The new “Lizzie McGuire” is slated to pick up as Hilary Duff’s title character is just about to turn 30. Original star Hilary Duff was set to reprise the role as Lizzie navigated the ups and downs of adulthood...
“Fans have a sentimental attachment to ‘Lizzie McGuire’ and high expectations for a new series,” said to a Disney spokesperson. “After filming two episodes, we concluded that we need to move in a different creative direction and are putting a new lens on the show.”
Production on the show has been placed on hiatus amid the transition as Disney sets a new showrunner for the series. Star Hilary Duff is currently honeymooning in Mozambique with her new husband, Matthew Koma.
The new “Lizzie McGuire” is slated to pick up as Hilary Duff’s title character is just about to turn 30. Original star Hilary Duff was set to reprise the role as Lizzie navigated the ups and downs of adulthood...
- 1/9/2020
- by Will Thorne, Joe Otterson and Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
Lizzie McGuire is returning to our TV screens, and we couldn't be more pumped. In August, it was announced that Disney+ would be rebooting the beloved Disney Channel franchise for a brand-new series that follows a 30-year-old Lizzie navigating life in NYC. Though an official release date hasn't been announced yet, it's likely we won't have to wait too long to be reunited with our teenage hero now that filming is officially underway.
Production for Disney+'s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series this year started on Feb. 15, and the first season was eventually released on Nov. 12. If Lizzie McGuire follows a similar filming schedule, that could put the release date sometime around July 2020.
Over the past few weeks, we've been getting even more exciting tidbits about the upcoming series. In addition to getting glimpses of Lizzie's new style during filming, there have been quite a few big casting announcements.
Production for Disney+'s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series this year started on Feb. 15, and the first season was eventually released on Nov. 12. If Lizzie McGuire follows a similar filming schedule, that could put the release date sometime around July 2020.
Over the past few weeks, we've been getting even more exciting tidbits about the upcoming series. In addition to getting glimpses of Lizzie's new style during filming, there have been quite a few big casting announcements.
- 11/24/2019
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
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Disney+ is rebooting Lizzie McGuire, catching up with Hilary Duff's iconic character 15 years later.
These are what millennial dreams are made of... Lizzie McGuire will be back in a new reboot series made for Disney+.
In less dream-making news, there have been some setbacks... According to Variety, original Lizzie McGuire creator Terri Minsky, who had signed on to return as the showrunner for the Lizzie McGuire reboot and had already launched production on the new series, has stepped away after the filming of two episodes.
“Fans have a sentimental attachment to Lizzie McGuire and high expectations for a new series,” said a Disney spokesperson (via Variety). “After filming two episodes, we concluded that we need to move in a different creative direction and are putting a new lens on the show.”
A new showrunner has not yet been named, and production on the show has been...
Disney+ is rebooting Lizzie McGuire, catching up with Hilary Duff's iconic character 15 years later.
These are what millennial dreams are made of... Lizzie McGuire will be back in a new reboot series made for Disney+.
In less dream-making news, there have been some setbacks... According to Variety, original Lizzie McGuire creator Terri Minsky, who had signed on to return as the showrunner for the Lizzie McGuire reboot and had already launched production on the new series, has stepped away after the filming of two episodes.
“Fans have a sentimental attachment to Lizzie McGuire and high expectations for a new series,” said a Disney spokesperson (via Variety). “After filming two episodes, we concluded that we need to move in a different creative direction and are putting a new lens on the show.”
A new showrunner has not yet been named, and production on the show has been...
- 11/22/2019
- Den of Geek
The Lizzie McGuire revival is bringing back another beloved cast member.
Disney+ has confirmed that Adam Lamberg is returning for the forthcoming sequel series, reprising the role of Gordo.
There was a love story brewing between Gordo and Lizzie, so fans have naturally been up in arms waiting for this announcement.
“Gordo was an essential piece of the puzzle to what made the original Lizzie McGuire so authentic and beloved,” Hilary Duff — who also serves as an executive producer on Lizzie, alongside original series creator Terri Minsky — said in a statement.
“I couldn’t imagine the series without him. I can’t wait for fans to see what he’s up to 15 years later and how he fits into Lizzie’s adult world.”
Lizzie and Gordo kissed in Italy, but what became of their relationship after that? That's one of the bigger questions about this revival.
The new series is...
Disney+ has confirmed that Adam Lamberg is returning for the forthcoming sequel series, reprising the role of Gordo.
There was a love story brewing between Gordo and Lizzie, so fans have naturally been up in arms waiting for this announcement.
“Gordo was an essential piece of the puzzle to what made the original Lizzie McGuire so authentic and beloved,” Hilary Duff — who also serves as an executive producer on Lizzie, alongside original series creator Terri Minsky — said in a statement.
“I couldn’t imagine the series without him. I can’t wait for fans to see what he’s up to 15 years later and how he fits into Lizzie’s adult world.”
Lizzie and Gordo kissed in Italy, but what became of their relationship after that? That's one of the bigger questions about this revival.
The new series is...
- 11/20/2019
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Fifteen years after kissing in Italy and never speaking of it again, Lizzie McGuire and David Gordon (street name: “Gordo”) are reuniting on Disney+. The streaming service announced on Wednesday that Adam Lamberg will reprise his role in the upcoming revival of Disney Channel’s Lizzie McGuire.
“Gordo was an essential piece of the puzzle to what made the original Lizzie McGuire so authentic and beloved,” Hilary Duff — who also serves as an executive producer on Lizzie, alongside original series creator Terri Minsky — said in a statement. “I couldn’t imagine the series without him. I can’t wait for...
“Gordo was an essential piece of the puzzle to what made the original Lizzie McGuire so authentic and beloved,” Hilary Duff — who also serves as an executive producer on Lizzie, alongside original series creator Terri Minsky — said in a statement. “I couldn’t imagine the series without him. I can’t wait for...
- 11/20/2019
- TVLine.com
Lizzie McGuire purists rejoice! Adam Lamberg is set to reprise his role as Lizzie’s sarcastic Bff David “Gordo” Gordon in the Disney+ revival.
Gordo was a fan-favorite in the original series created by Terri Minsky. He was smart, creative and was a bit of an outcast, but was loved by his inner circle of friends.
“Gordo was an essential piece of the puzzle to what made the original Lizzie McGuire so authentic and beloved,” said Duff, who reprises the title role. “I couldn’t imagine the series without him. I can’t wait for fans to see what he’s up to 15 years later and how he fits into Lizzie’s adult world.”
The revival picks up as Lizzie McGuire is about to reach the milestone of 30 years old. Now living in New York City, working as an assistant to a fancy interior designer, she lives in a cool...
Gordo was a fan-favorite in the original series created by Terri Minsky. He was smart, creative and was a bit of an outcast, but was loved by his inner circle of friends.
“Gordo was an essential piece of the puzzle to what made the original Lizzie McGuire so authentic and beloved,” said Duff, who reprises the title role. “I couldn’t imagine the series without him. I can’t wait for fans to see what he’s up to 15 years later and how he fits into Lizzie’s adult world.”
The revival picks up as Lizzie McGuire is about to reach the milestone of 30 years old. Now living in New York City, working as an assistant to a fancy interior designer, she lives in a cool...
- 11/20/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Lizzie McGuire will reunite with her best friend Gordo in the upcoming Disney+ revival, with original star Adam Lamberg set to reprise his role, Disney announced on Wednesday.
Lamberg originated the character David “Gordo” Gordon on the original “Lizzie McGuire” series, starring opposite Hilary Duff for two seasons on the Disney Channel as well as in the follow-up theatrical release, “The Lizzie McGuire Movie.” He will return for the revival in a recurring role.
“Gordo was an essential piece of the puzzle to what made the original ‘Lizzie McGuire’ so authentic and beloved,” said Duff, who will executive produce the revival in addition to starring. “I couldn’t imagine the series without him. I can’t wait for fans to see what he’s up to 15 years later and how he fits into Lizzie’s adult world.”
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Lamberg originated the character David “Gordo” Gordon on the original “Lizzie McGuire” series, starring opposite Hilary Duff for two seasons on the Disney Channel as well as in the follow-up theatrical release, “The Lizzie McGuire Movie.” He will return for the revival in a recurring role.
“Gordo was an essential piece of the puzzle to what made the original ‘Lizzie McGuire’ so authentic and beloved,” said Duff, who will executive produce the revival in addition to starring. “I couldn’t imagine the series without him. I can’t wait for fans to see what he’s up to 15 years later and how he fits into Lizzie’s adult world.”
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- 11/20/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Our prayers have been answered, because Gordo is officially returning for the Lizzie McGuire reboot! On Wednesday, Disney+ announced that actor Adam Lamberg would be reprising his role as Lizzie's childhood best friend on the show. In the photo, Hilary Duff and Lamberg are all smiles as they sit at a table for two. Perhaps their characters are getting reacquainted after all this time apart?
While Gordo and Lizzie appeared to get together at the end of The Lizzie McGuire Movie, Duff recently confirmed that she is engaged to someone else in the reboot. "I feel like them not being together is what was so good [about the original series]," she told Vulture. "It's that one person that you're like, Was he the one? Is it ever going to be? You're always kind of wondering. We wanted it to hurt everyone a little bit, and it'll continue to hurt."
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While Gordo and Lizzie appeared to get together at the end of The Lizzie McGuire Movie, Duff recently confirmed that she is engaged to someone else in the reboot. "I feel like them not being together is what was so good [about the original series]," she told Vulture. "It's that one person that you're like, Was he the one? Is it ever going to be? You're always kind of wondering. We wanted it to hurt everyone a little bit, and it'll continue to hurt."
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- 11/20/2019
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
The “Lizzie McGuire” revival series at Disney Plus is bringing back another familiar face.
Original series star Adam Lamberg will return as David “Gordo” Gordon in a recurring role on the new show. He joins previously announced returning cast members Hilary Duff, Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine and Jake Thomas. Production on the series began earlier this month.
“Gordo was an essential piece of the puzzle to what made the original ‘Lizzie McGuire’ so authentic and beloved,” said Duff. “I couldn’t imagine the series without him. I can’t wait for fans to see what he’s up to 15 years later and how he fits into Lizzie’s adult world.”
The new story picks up as Lizzie is just about to turn 30. She seemingly has it all – her dream job as an assistant to a fancy New York City interior designer, her dream guy, and a picturesque Brooklyn apartment – but...
Original series star Adam Lamberg will return as David “Gordo” Gordon in a recurring role on the new show. He joins previously announced returning cast members Hilary Duff, Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine and Jake Thomas. Production on the series began earlier this month.
“Gordo was an essential piece of the puzzle to what made the original ‘Lizzie McGuire’ so authentic and beloved,” said Duff. “I couldn’t imagine the series without him. I can’t wait for fans to see what he’s up to 15 years later and how he fits into Lizzie’s adult world.”
The new story picks up as Lizzie is just about to turn 30. She seemingly has it all – her dream job as an assistant to a fancy New York City interior designer, her dream guy, and a picturesque Brooklyn apartment – but...
- 11/20/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
As production for the Disney+ revival of 2000s hit Lizzie McGuire is underway, another familiar face has been confirmed to return to the cast: Adam Lamberg as David Gordon, aka Gordo.
Lamberg, who played Lizzie's best friend through two seasons of the show and its 2003 movie, will join Hilary Duff (Lizzie), Hallie Todd (Jo McGuire), Robert Carradine (Sam McGuire) and Jake Thomas (Matt McGuire) in reprising their roles from the original.
"Gordo was an essential piece of the puzzle to what made the original Lizzie McGuire so authentic and beloved," Duff said in a statement. "...
Lamberg, who played Lizzie's best friend through two seasons of the show and its 2003 movie, will join Hilary Duff (Lizzie), Hallie Todd (Jo McGuire), Robert Carradine (Sam McGuire) and Jake Thomas (Matt McGuire) in reprising their roles from the original.
"Gordo was an essential piece of the puzzle to what made the original Lizzie McGuire so authentic and beloved," Duff said in a statement. "...
- 11/20/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Looks like Lizzie McGuire's longtime crush on Ethan Craft might turn into something more. During an interview with E! News, Hilary Duff teased what will become of her character's love life in the upcoming Disney+ reboot. While Lizzie unfortunately doesn't end up with her childhood best friend, Gordo, she just might have a thing with her former classmate Ethan. "He is hot. He's very hot," Duff teased. "I'm pretty sure there's going to be, there's going to be a thing."
The new series picks up with Lizzie as a 30-year-old millennial living in New York City. In addition to having the dream job as an assistant to a decorator and a Brooklyn apartment, she also has a longtime boyfriend. Although, it's unclear if that guy is actually Ethan Craft.
So far, only Duff and the McGuire family - Jake Thomas, Hallie Todd, and Robert Carradine - have been confirmed for the reboot.
The new series picks up with Lizzie as a 30-year-old millennial living in New York City. In addition to having the dream job as an assistant to a decorator and a Brooklyn apartment, she also has a longtime boyfriend. Although, it's unclear if that guy is actually Ethan Craft.
So far, only Duff and the McGuire family - Jake Thomas, Hallie Todd, and Robert Carradine - have been confirmed for the reboot.
- 11/11/2019
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
Disney+ has released their first look at the revival series Lizzie McGuire, starring Hilary Duff. In the original series, Duff played a teen girl trying to navigate life alongside her sarcastic cartoon alter-ego. The new series pick back up with Lizzie all grown up, following “a soon-to-be 30-year-old Lizzie McGuire navigating adulthood in Brooklyn with help from her animated 13-year-old alter ego.”
Hallie Todd, who played Lizzie’s mom, Jo, Robert Carradine, as Lizzie’s dad, Sam, and Jake Thomas, Lizzie’s brother, Matt, will reprise their roles in the upcoming reboot. Original Lizzie McGuire series creator Terri Minsky will be returning as showrunner and executive producer, alongside Duff and Rachel Winter.
Check out the first look below that features Duff all decked out as McGuire, carrying an alpaca through New York City, because why not? Are you excited for the return of Lizzie McGuire?
Alpaca your bags! #LizzieMcGuire, an...
Hallie Todd, who played Lizzie’s mom, Jo, Robert Carradine, as Lizzie’s dad, Sam, and Jake Thomas, Lizzie’s brother, Matt, will reprise their roles in the upcoming reboot. Original Lizzie McGuire series creator Terri Minsky will be returning as showrunner and executive producer, alongside Duff and Rachel Winter.
Check out the first look below that features Duff all decked out as McGuire, carrying an alpaca through New York City, because why not? Are you excited for the return of Lizzie McGuire?
Alpaca your bags! #LizzieMcGuire, an...
- 10/30/2019
- by Jessica Fisher
- GeekTyrant
Lizzie McGuire is back in production.
Hilary Duff shared a photo from the set Tuesday as filming got underway on the Disney+ revival of Lizzie McGuire.
“Happy first Lizzie day!!!!! NYC…..cue the rain,” Duff captioned the post.
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Happy first Lizzie day!!!!! NYC…..cue the rain...
Hilary Duff shared a photo from the set Tuesday as filming got underway on the Disney+ revival of Lizzie McGuire.
“Happy first Lizzie day!!!!! NYC…..cue the rain,” Duff captioned the post.
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Happy first Lizzie day!!!!! NYC…..cue the rain...
- 10/30/2019
- by Anita Bennett
- Deadline Film + TV
If you thought the news of a Lizzie McGuire revival was amazing enough, wait until you hear this: Disney+ is staging an all-out McGuire family reunion! The streaming service announced that three original cast members will be joining Hilary Duff in reprising their iconic roles - Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine, and Jake Thomas.
In case you need a little refresher, Todd played Jo, the McGuire matriarch, alongside Carradine, who brought us the earnestly loving family patriarch, Sam. Thomas was the infamously devious Matthew (Matt) McGuire, who did everything he could to ruin his big sister's life. Hopefully, he'll have grown out of that phase, since the revival takes place a few decades after the original series ended.
According to the revival's official synopsis, the show picks back up with Lizzie just as she's about to turn 30. She seemingly has it all - the dream job as an assistant to a New York City decorator,...
In case you need a little refresher, Todd played Jo, the McGuire matriarch, alongside Carradine, who brought us the earnestly loving family patriarch, Sam. Thomas was the infamously devious Matthew (Matt) McGuire, who did everything he could to ruin his big sister's life. Hopefully, he'll have grown out of that phase, since the revival takes place a few decades after the original series ended.
According to the revival's official synopsis, the show picks back up with Lizzie just as she's about to turn 30. She seemingly has it all - the dream job as an assistant to a New York City decorator,...
- 10/26/2019
- by Mekishana Pierre
- Popsugar.com
Fans of the original Lizzie McGuire series will be thrilled to learn that the original cast will be reuniting, 15 years later, for a new series on Disney+ It’s true, 15 years after we last saw them, the cast of Lizzie McGuire, including Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine, and Jake Thomas will be reuniting with Hillary […]
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- 10/26/2019
- by Becky O'Brien
- Cinelinx
Hilary Duff is reuniting with several of her original co-stars from her hit Disney Channel sitcom, ‘Lizzie McGuire,’ on the set of the series’ upcoming revival. Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine and Jake Thomas have signed on to reprise their roles as Jo, Sam and Matt McGuire, while Duff will once again portray the title character […]
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- 10/25/2019
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Any good reboot knows that in order to have a successful second run, the most important ingredient is that the beloved cast return to reprise their roles. Fuller House did it, The Connors did it, Will & Grace did it, and Punky Brewster is about to do it. And while we already knew that Hilary Duff would be back in the title role of Lizzie McGuire, now we have official word that Lizzie’s family is back as well!
Hallie Todd, who played Lizzie’s mom, Jo, Robert Carradine, as Lizzie’s dad, Sam, and Jake Thomas, Lizzie’s brother, Matt, will reprise their roles in the upcoming reboot. Original Lizzie McGuire series creator Terri Minsky will be returning as showrunner and executive producer, alongside Duff and Rachel Winter.
The series is described as:
The story follows a soon-to-be 30-year-old Lizzie McGuire navigating adulthood in Brooklyn with help from her animated 13-year-old alter ego.
Hallie Todd, who played Lizzie’s mom, Jo, Robert Carradine, as Lizzie’s dad, Sam, and Jake Thomas, Lizzie’s brother, Matt, will reprise their roles in the upcoming reboot. Original Lizzie McGuire series creator Terri Minsky will be returning as showrunner and executive producer, alongside Duff and Rachel Winter.
The series is described as:
The story follows a soon-to-be 30-year-old Lizzie McGuire navigating adulthood in Brooklyn with help from her animated 13-year-old alter ego.
- 10/25/2019
- by Jessica Fisher
- GeekTyrant
“Lizzie McGuire” is going to have her family by her side. Original cast members Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine and Jake Thomas, who played Lizzie’s mother Jo, father Sam and brother Matt McGuire, are officially joining Hilary Duff in the upcoming Disney+ revival series, the streaming service announced Thursday. In the first photo from set, Duff happily holds up the script for the...
- 10/25/2019
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
In today’s TV news roundup, Disney Plus announces a McGuire family reunion and Showtime releases the trailer for “The L Word: Generation Q.”
Casting
Disney Plus has revealed that Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine and Jake Thomas will reprise their roles as Jo, Sam and Matt McGuire, respectively, alongside Hilary Duff in the new “Lizzie McGuire” series. The story follows a soon-to-be 30-year-old Lizzie McGuire navigating adulthood in Brooklyn with help from her animated 13-year-old alter ego. Original “Lizzie McGuire” series creator Terri Minsky returns as showrunner and executive produces with Duff and Rachel Winter.
Dates
ABC‘s holiday film “Same Time, Next Christmas” starring Lea Michele (“Glee”) premieres Dec. 5. Executive produced by Tom Mazza and David Calvert Jones, the film also stars Charles Michael Davis, Bryan Greenberg, George Newbern, Nia Vardalos, Phil Morris and Dannah Lockett. The film will rebroadcast Dec. 23 on Freeform as part of their “25 Days of Christmas” programming.
Casting
Disney Plus has revealed that Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine and Jake Thomas will reprise their roles as Jo, Sam and Matt McGuire, respectively, alongside Hilary Duff in the new “Lizzie McGuire” series. The story follows a soon-to-be 30-year-old Lizzie McGuire navigating adulthood in Brooklyn with help from her animated 13-year-old alter ego. Original “Lizzie McGuire” series creator Terri Minsky returns as showrunner and executive produces with Duff and Rachel Winter.
Dates
ABC‘s holiday film “Same Time, Next Christmas” starring Lea Michele (“Glee”) premieres Dec. 5. Executive produced by Tom Mazza and David Calvert Jones, the film also stars Charles Michael Davis, Bryan Greenberg, George Newbern, Nia Vardalos, Phil Morris and Dannah Lockett. The film will rebroadcast Dec. 23 on Freeform as part of their “25 Days of Christmas” programming.
- 10/25/2019
- by LaTesha Harris
- Variety Film + TV
Lizzie McGuire's forthcoming sequel series at Disney+ is staging a full-fledged family reunion.
The streamer revealed Thursday that Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine, and Jake Thomas have all been locked in to reprise their roles from the original series.
Hilary Duff will, once again, take on the title role.
According to the synopsis, “the new story picks up as Lizzie McGuire is just about to turn 30. She seemingly has it all – her dream job as an assistant to a fancy New York City decorator, her dream guy and a picturesque Brooklyn apartment – but things aren’t always as they seem."
"With a little help from her friends, her loving family and her 13 year-old alter-ego in animated form, Lizzie navigates the ups and downs of adulthood.”
The original series ran on Disney Channel from 2001 to 2004, paving the way for a big-screen movie that took the character all the way to Italy.
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The streamer revealed Thursday that Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine, and Jake Thomas have all been locked in to reprise their roles from the original series.
Hilary Duff will, once again, take on the title role.
According to the synopsis, “the new story picks up as Lizzie McGuire is just about to turn 30. She seemingly has it all – her dream job as an assistant to a fancy New York City decorator, her dream guy and a picturesque Brooklyn apartment – but things aren’t always as they seem."
"With a little help from her friends, her loving family and her 13 year-old alter-ego in animated form, Lizzie navigates the ups and downs of adulthood.”
The original series ran on Disney Channel from 2001 to 2004, paving the way for a big-screen movie that took the character all the way to Italy.
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- 10/24/2019
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Hilary Duff is reuniting with her original “Lizzie McGuire” family for the upcoming sequel series at Disney+.
Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine and Jake Thomas have signed on to reprise their roles as Jo, Sam and Matt McGuire, Lizzie’s parents and little brother. This week, the foursome reunited after 15 years and did a read-through of the first episode.
“Just like there is no Lizzie McGuire without Hilary Duff, there is no McGuire family without Hallie, Robert, and Jake,” said Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer of Disney Channels Worldwide. “The original series holds a special place in the hearts of so many, and we can’t wait to introduce fans, both old and new, to an older, wiser, yet still perfectly imperfect Lizzie.”
The sequel picks up as Lizzie McGuire is just about to turn 30. Here is the rest of the official description: “She seemingly has it all – her...
Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine and Jake Thomas have signed on to reprise their roles as Jo, Sam and Matt McGuire, Lizzie’s parents and little brother. This week, the foursome reunited after 15 years and did a read-through of the first episode.
“Just like there is no Lizzie McGuire without Hilary Duff, there is no McGuire family without Hallie, Robert, and Jake,” said Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer of Disney Channels Worldwide. “The original series holds a special place in the hearts of so many, and we can’t wait to introduce fans, both old and new, to an older, wiser, yet still perfectly imperfect Lizzie.”
The sequel picks up as Lizzie McGuire is just about to turn 30. Here is the rest of the official description: “She seemingly has it all – her...
- 10/24/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
The McGuires are back together. Lizzie McGuire original cast members Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine and Jake Thomas are set to reprise their roles as Jo, Sam and Matt McGuire on the upcoming Disney+ sequel series, joining previously announced star Hilary Duff as Lizzie. This week, the cast of the hit Disney Channel comedy convened for the first time in 15 years for a read-through of the first episode of the sequel. (photo above).
The new Lizzie McGuire comes from the original series’ creator Terri Minsky and Disney Channel.
“We are incredibly excited to bring back one of the most popular Disney Channel series of all time along with some beloved and familiar faces,” said Ricky Strauss, president, Content & Marketing, Disney+. “With Terri at the helm and Hilary, Hallie, Robert, and Jake back after all these years, it’s our honor to welcome the McGuire family into the Disney+ family.”
The new...
The new Lizzie McGuire comes from the original series’ creator Terri Minsky and Disney Channel.
“We are incredibly excited to bring back one of the most popular Disney Channel series of all time along with some beloved and familiar faces,” said Ricky Strauss, president, Content & Marketing, Disney+. “With Terri at the helm and Hilary, Hallie, Robert, and Jake back after all these years, it’s our honor to welcome the McGuire family into the Disney+ family.”
The new...
- 10/24/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Lizzie McGuire's fam will officially be joining her in NYC! Disney announced today that Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine, and Jake Thomas will all be returning alongside Hilary Duff for the Lizzie McGuire revival that Disney+ announced back in August. They even released a pic of the family reunion for the first table read, and if you started to cry a little upon seeing it, you are not alone. Todd played Jo, Lizzie's mom, while Carradine played her dad Sam, and Thomas played annoying little brother/occasional life-ruiner Matt, and they're all back to probably continue to lovingly embarrass Lizzie even at 30...
- 10/24/2019
- E! Online
Disney+ is staging a full-on McGuire family reunion. The upcoming streaming service announced on Thursday that Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine and Jake Thomas will all reprise their roles in the upcoming Lizzie McGuire revival, which once again will star Hilary Duff in the title role.
Per the revival’s official synopsis, “the new story picks up as Lizzie McGuire is just about to turn 30. She seemingly has it all – her dream job as an assistant to a fancy New York City decorator, her dream guy and a picturesque Brooklyn apartment – but things aren’t always as they seem. With a little help from her friends,...
Per the revival’s official synopsis, “the new story picks up as Lizzie McGuire is just about to turn 30. She seemingly has it all – her dream job as an assistant to a fancy New York City decorator, her dream guy and a picturesque Brooklyn apartment – but things aren’t always as they seem. With a little help from her friends,...
- 10/24/2019
- TVLine.com
The Disney+ Lizzie McGuire revival is beginning to take shape.
The streaming service on Thursday announced that Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine and Jake Thomas would all reprise their roles as Jo, Sam and Matt McGuire in the forthcoming series. The trio will reteam with original star Hilary Duff for the forthcoming update. The four reunited Thursday for the first time in 15 years for a read-through of the pilot (see the photo, above).
Additional casting details, including any other original stars who may participate, have not yet been announced.
Picked up straight to series in August, the sequel will revolve around ...
The streaming service on Thursday announced that Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine and Jake Thomas would all reprise their roles as Jo, Sam and Matt McGuire in the forthcoming series. The trio will reteam with original star Hilary Duff for the forthcoming update. The four reunited Thursday for the first time in 15 years for a read-through of the pilot (see the photo, above).
Additional casting details, including any other original stars who may participate, have not yet been announced.
Picked up straight to series in August, the sequel will revolve around ...
- 10/24/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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