And you better believe things get crazy. 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. When Do 'After 3' and 'After 4' Come Out? Good memory! It’s going to the new streaming home of all things family friendly: Disney+. “I’d be doing a disservice to everyone by limiting the realities of a 30 year old’s journey to live under the ceiling of a PG rating,” Duff wrote on Instagram. At the height of Lizzie McGuire‘s popularity, Duff was being offered more and more film roles. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. It's a wonderful thing to watch. 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"There's a lot of surprises in store and I think everyone's dreams are going to be fulfilled by going on the journey of the show," she said. Related: Younger star Hilary Duff says season 6 finale was "so f**ked up". The original run of Lizzie McGuire only lasted for two seasons. It also led to a 2003 movie, which showed a recently graduated Lizzie going on a school trip to Rome. 5,050, This story has been shared 3,585 times. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. 2,412, This story has been shared 1,619 times. There aren't too many details yet, but Duff recently said that Lizzie will be an apprentice for an interior designer and engaged to a chef. What Could Happen in Season 2? 2,685, This story has been shared 2,412 times. It's been reported that Disney is concerned about the show's sexual content and not LGBTQ+ issues, but there has been considerable public backlash. "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, Disney+ president, Content & Marketing, in a statement. Disney Plus, "Her life is framed pretty perfectly," Duff told ABC's "Good Morning America." But just as exciting as all that was the news that Terri Minsky, the OG show's creator, was back onboard as showrunner – a crucial signing given that she understands the DNA of the series like no other. It would be a dream if Disney would let us move the show to Hulu, if they were interested, and I could bring this beloved character to life again.”. ; There aren't too many details yet, but Duff recently said that Lizzie will be an apprentice for an interior designer and engaged to a chef. 788, This story has been shared 709 times. Want up-to-the-minute entertainment news and features? A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. © Copyright 2020 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. Original "Lizzie McGuire" series creator Terri Minsky returns as showrunner and executive producer. LIZZIE MCGUIRE - "Bangs" (Disney Channel/Ali Goldstein) Apparently, the reboot won't address the steps that led Lizzie to the bustling city. Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @digitalspy Instagram and Twitter accounts. Watch to find out! Watch Lizzie and her best friends Gordo and Miranda trying to survive junior high school without losing their dignity, while at home, Lizzie's younger brother Matt continues to torment her. One of Disney+'s biggest draws is its promise to deliver fresh prequels, sequels, spin-offs and reboots of classic TV shows and movies that mean A LOT to virtually all of us. 709. Lizzie McGuire and her pals celebrate graduation with a class trip to Italy. It all came down to contract disagreements between Hilary Duff and Disney. In October, Disney revealed that Hallie Todd (Jo McGuire), Robert Carradine (Sam McGuire), and Jake Thomas (Matt McGuire) will reprise their roles as Lizzie's family members. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io, Disney releasing new Funko POP!s for Pixar's Soul, Doctor Strange 2 casts The Baby-Sitters Club star, Disney+ has changed official MCU timeline, Orphan Black star denies she's Marvel's She-Hulk, The Mandalorian boss offers season 3 update, Disney+ adds content warnings for Dumbo, Peter Pan, Disney+ confirms November UK releases on the way, Agents of SHIELD's final season gets a UK release, Obi-Wan TV show: Everything you need to know, DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. "Gordo was an essential piece of the puzzle to what made the original Lizzie McGuire so authentic and beloved," Duff said in a statement. Was 'Emily in Paris' Really Filmed in Paris? Looking for smart ways to get more from life? Duff will also be joined by her on-screen mum and dad, played by Hallie Todd (Jo) and Robert Carradine (Sam), as well as Jake Thomas as her younger brother, Matt. Disney is currently on the hunt for a new showrunner, but despite a spokesperson denying that the show has been canned, it's not looking good at the moment. "Lizzie McGuire" is produced by Salty Pictures, Inc. in association with Disney Channel. All episodes of the original series are available on Disney+. ", From left to right: Hallie Todd, Jake Thomas, Hilary Duff, and Robert Carradine. Variety has reached out to Disney for comment and will update this story should they respond. The two reached an impasse and Lizzie McGuire was canceled in May of 2003. That was something that Duff referenced in a post shared via Instagram Stories. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Disney Channel. Time to high-five your animated bestie because Lizzie McGuire is officially coming back to television. The actress also told Entertainment Weekly and PeopleTV that Lizzie will be an apprentice "at the start of the show," which alludes to the possibility of a change in the character's job at some point on the series. Hilary Duff has posted a statement asking that the planned revival of “Lizzie McGuire” be moved from Disney Plus to Hulu. ", Hey now, hey now! "Fans have a sentimental attachment to Lizzie McGuire and high expectations for a new series," said a Disney representative in a statement. The earliest we can expect it would be sometime in 2020. She has a gorgeous fiancé who is this chef at this cool Soho restaurant. 11,524, This story has been shared 6,179 times. A post shared by Hilary Duff (@hilaryduff) on Feb 28, 2020 at 4:52pm PST. Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine, and Jake Thomas will reprise their roles as Jo, Sam, and Matt McGuire with @HilaryDuff in #LizzieMcGuire, an all-new #DisneyPlus series coming soon. Trevor Noah Explains The #EndSARS Movement In Nigeria on 'The Daily Show'. At the moment we don’t know when the new Lizzie McGuire series will premiere. Seth Meyers Takes A Closer Look at Trump's '60 Minutes' Interview on 'Late Night', 'Barbarians' on Netflix: From Its Cast to Its True Story, What to Know, Stream It Or Skip It: 'After We Collided' On VOD, The Steamy, Toxic Sequel To Harry Styles Fan Fic-Inspired 'After', The Rudy Giuliani Scene in 'Borat 2' Is Worse Than You’re Imagining, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me: The Sexiest Thrillers on Netflix, HBO, and More, 7 Lawsuits the 'Borat' Movies Have Gotten Sacha Baron Cohen In, Maria Bakalova As Borat’s Daughter Is the Best Part of 'Borat 2'. Lizzie McGuire Assets. 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