The
Lizzie McGuire reboot plans have been pretty messy since the news was first announced. Back in January, the project was put on hold following the firing of original series creator and revival showrunner
Disney spokesperson spoke about the details in an exclusive with
.
“Fans have a sentimental attachment to ‘Lizzie McGuire’ and high expectations for a new series,” the Disney spokesperson said. “After filming two episodes, we concluded that we need to move in a different creative direction and are putting a new lens on the show.”
It was speculated that the firing was a result of the show being too adult for Disney+’s audience since the platform is marketed as being “family-friendly.” Duff originally opened up about returning as Lizzie McGuire with