Lizzie McGuire Revival: Duff Reveals Disney Fears

The highly anticipated Lizzie McGuire revival, confirmed in 2019 for Disney+, was ultimately canceled due to creative differences. Hilary Duff, who was set to reprise her iconic role, recently shed light on the situation, suggesting that executives at the House of Mouse were hesitant to explore an adult perspective for the character.

While details about potential storylines, such as Miranda being a queer musician or Lizzie having a gay roommate, emerged, it appears Disney favored a more family-friendly tone. Duff's comments indicate the studio may have been "scared" of deviating too far from the show's original, younger audience appeal.

Production had already commenced, with two episodes filmed, before showrunner Terri Minsky departed over creative disagreements. Duff had reportedly proposed moving the series to Hulu to accommodate a more mature narrative, a suggestion that was not pursued.

Although a revival now seems unlikely, Duff expressed openness to future concepts, such as a series focusing on Lizzie's grandchild. She holds no ill will towards Disney but believes a more nuanced exploration of adulthood through Lizzie's eyes could have succeeded.