Little has been mentioned in regards to the Lizzie McGuire revival because it emerged that authentic creator Terri Minskey was bowing out of the Disney+ collection after filming simply two episodes, with the collection occurring hiatus.
Now, it looks like Hilary Duff is talking out in regards to the points surrounding the revival of the beloved collection.
Earlier this week, Love Victor — an upcoming sequel to the 2018 film Love, Simon — was revealed to be shifting from Disney+ to Hulu.
Whereas no official cause was given, a number of retailers reported that it was in relation to the content material of the present, with it that includes themes that have been allegedly too mature for Disney+.
Duff took to Instagram, sharing the headline with the next caption:
Sounds acquainted.
Whereas there is not any affirmation that that is in relation to Lizzie McGuire, it appears extremely seemingly given what has been occurring with that collection.
“Followers have a sentimental attachment to Lizzie McGuire and excessive expectations for a brand new collection,” a Disney spokesperson defined in January of Minsky’s departure.
“After filming two episodes, we concluded that we have to transfer in a unique artistic route and are placing a brand new lens on the present.”
It is smart that the Lizzie McGuire sequel would take care of extra mature themes than the unique. The logline confirms as a lot.
“The brand new story picks up as Lizzie McGuire is nearly to show 30. She seemingly has all of it – her dream job as an assistant to a flowery New York Metropolis decorator, her dream man and a picturesque Brooklyn house – however issues aren’t all the time as they appear,” it reads.
“With somewhat assist from her pals, her loving household and her 13 year-old alter-ego in animated type, Lizzie navigates the ups and downs of maturity.”
Whether or not that synopsis will change, we do not know.
What we do know is that Hilary Duff shall be reprising her iconic position, and that Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine, Jake Thomas, and Adam Lamberg will even be returning as Lizzie’s household and BFF Gordo.
The revival was introduced in August, simply months forward of Disney+ launching.
“We’re extremely excited to convey again some of the standard Disney Channel collection of all time together with some beloved and acquainted faces,” Ricky Strauss, President of Content material & Advertising for Disney+ mentioned in a press release when authentic solid members have been connected to the undertaking.
“With [original series creator Terri Minsky] on the helm and Hilary, Hallie, Robert, and Jake again in any case these years, it’s our honor to welcome the McGuire household into the Disney+ household.”
“Similar to there is no such thing as a Lizzie McGuire with out Hilary Duff, there is no such thing as a McGuire household with out Hallie, Robert, and Jake,” added Gary Marsh, President and Chief Inventive Officer of Disney Channels Worldwide.
“The unique collection holds a particular place within the hearts of so many, and we are able to’t wait to introduce followers, each outdated and new, to an older, wiser, but nonetheless completely imperfect Lizzie.”
There isn’t any phrase on what is occurring with Lizzie McGuire.
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