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Originally Published 2 months ago — by BuzzFeed
Hilary Duff's mother, Susan, had a tense relationship with Frankie Muniz after a 2002 incident involving casting decisions and their friendship, leading to over 20 years of silence between Frankie and Hilary, despite their early friendship.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TMZ
TMZ covered the cancellation of the "Lizzie McGuire" reboot due to non-family-friendly content, Jillian Michaels calling out Oprah over Ozempic, and Reba and Post Malone's rendition of the national anthem for the upcoming Super Bowl.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Writer Jonathan Hurwitz revealed plot details of the canceled 'Lizzie McGuire' reboot, including Lizzie as an interior designer in New York, her discovering her boyfriend's infidelity, reconnecting with Gordo who is engaged to someone else, and a potential storyline involving her childhood crush Ethan Craft. The series was canceled due to creative differences between Hilary Duff and Disney+ executives, with Duff wanting a more mature portrayal of Lizzie.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
The scrapped "Lizzie McGuire" reboot would have featured a shocking sex scene between Hilary Duff's character and her middle school crush, Ethan Craft, twice, but the series was ultimately canceled over a contract dispute between Duff and Disney. The show's original creator, Terri Minsky, had also exited the project, and despite lobbying for Hulu to pick up the series, it was officially canceled in December 2020.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BuzzFeed News
The planned storyline for the cancelled "Lizzie McGuire" reboot has been revealed, including details about the filmed episodes and the reasons behind its cancellation. The reboot was intended to focus on Lizzie's life as an adult, but creative differences with Disney led to the project being scrapped. The storyline involved Lizzie returning home after catching her fiancé cheating, and the planned episodes included appearances from original characters like Gordo and Ethan Craft. Despite the setback, Hilary Duff remains open to the possibility of the reboot being picked up in the future.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by E! NEWS
Writer Jonathan Hurwitz revealed the dramatic plot of the canceled Lizzie McGuire reboot, which would have focused on Lizzie's adult life in New York, her breakup with a cheating boyfriend, and her romantic entanglements with Gordo and Ethan. Despite Hilary Duff's optimism, the reboot was ultimately canceled due to creative differences, leaving fans to mourn the adventures that could have been.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Entertainment Weekly News
Details have emerged about the scrapped Lizzie McGuire revival, revealing that Lizzie would have hooked up with her middle school crush Ethan Craft, played by Clayton Snyder, in the axed Disney+ reboot. The show's staff writer, Jonathan Hurwitz, shared that the first two episodes were written and filmed, with episode 2 ending with a suggestive text from Ethan. Additionally, it was revealed that Lizzie wouldn't end up with her best friend Gordo in the reboot, and the project was ultimately canceled due to creative differences and a desire for a more mature portrayal of adult Lizzie's life.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Details of the nixed Lizzie McGuire reboot were revealed by writer Jonathan Hurwitz on TikTok, including plot points for the first three episodes, such as Lizzie's return home after a breakup, her non-romantic reunion with Gordo, and a potential romantic encounter with Ethan Craft. The reboot was canceled by Disney+ in 2020 due to concerns about its mature content, despite heavy promotion by star Hilary Duff.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
Jonathan Hurwitz, a writer on the canceled Lizzie McGuire reboot, revealed details about the plot that might have made Disney uncomfortable, including storylines involving Lizzie's cheating boyfriend, her best friend, and her childhood crush. Creative differences between Hilary Duff and Disney+ executives led to the revival's cancellation, as Duff wanted a more adult version while the streamer aimed for a family-friendly approach. Despite the series being scrapped, Duff remains optimistic about making the reboot happen.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TVLine
The planned 'Lizzie McGuire' reboot for Disney+ was cancelled due to being deemed too adult for the family-friendly streaming service. The revival would have featured a 30-something Lizzie working as an interior designer in New York City, with two episodes filmed and at least one more written. The storyline included Lizzie's reunion with Gordo, who is happily engaged with a baby on the way, and a controversial scene involving Lizzie waking up in her old crush Ethan's bed. Despite efforts to relocate the show to Hulu, the reboot will not be happening, leaving fans disappointed.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Hilary Duff pays tribute to Stan Rogow, the executive producer of "Lizzie McGuire," following his death. Duff credits Rogow for giving her a breakthrough role that changed her life and expresses gratitude for his belief in her talent. Rogow, who served as an executive producer on the show and co-produced "The Lizzie McGuire Movie," passed away at the age of 75. His work on "Lizzie McGuire" earned him Emmy nominations, and he had a successful career producing other TV shows and films.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rolling Stone
This article highlights 50 of the worst TV network decisions in history, including Jeopardy's choice to let Mike Richards anoint himself as host before stepping down due to offensive comments, America's Next Top Model asking contestants to swap ethnicities, ABC giving the Geico Cavemen their own sitcom, Disney Plus refusing to let Lizzie McGuire grow up, and Saturday Night Live firing Adam Sandler and Chris Farley. Other notable decisions include HBO's failed attempt to create a "Sex and the City" for men, the disastrous show "Cop Rock," the damaging effects of reality show "The Swan," Fox News' unsuccessful attempt at a conservative alternative to The Daily Show, and Geraldo Rivera's infamous live TV special about Al Capone's vault.