Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Lizzie McGuire Revival Canceled, Actor Discusses Reasons
The planned 'Lizzie McGuire' revival series, meant to bring back the original cast, was canceled before it could air.
Actor Jake Thomas, who played Lizzie's brother, cited bad timing, including the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as a reason.
Two episodes were filmed, but the show did not continue.
Hilary Duff still has hopes that the show could be revived in the future.
The show was being developed for Disney+.
Jake Thomas discussed the cancellation of the 'Lizzie McGuire' revival.
The revival was announced in 2019 and was set for Disney+.
Two episodes were filmed before the project was scrapped.
The cancellation was attributed to timing, including the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hilary Duff remains hopeful about the revival's potential future.
- Who
- Jake Thomas and Hilary Duff, among others, discussed the revival's cancellation.
- What
- The 'Lizzie McGuire' revival series was canceled.
- When
- The series was announced in 2019 and canceled shortly after filming two episodes.
- Where
- The show was being developed for Disney+.
- Why
- Due to timing, including the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and creative differences regarding the show's direction.
- Show
- Lizzie McGuire Revival
- Original Cast
- Confirmed to Return
- Platform
- Disney+
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes Filmed
- 2
- Reason for Cancellation
- Timing and Creative Differences