Bright Minded: Disney queens edition!
Miley Cyrus had another former Disney Channel icon on her Instagram Live show on Wednesday (March 25) – Hilary Duff.
The two singers and actresses gushed over each other, with Miley admitting that she used to stalk Hilary on tour. LOL!
Miley also shared that Hilary is the only reason why she wanted to do any of this, and to be on a Disney Channel show, because that’s what Hilary did.
To flip the tables a bit, Hilary also sang praises of Miley for being herself and said, “You are an inspiration to me.”
Before she left, Hilary dished that she’s supposed to be in New York filming her TV show Younger right now, but of course, the current health crisis has brought that to a halt.
Fans are finally finding out some central plot points from the Lizzie McGuire reboot that was recently put on hold.
The script for the first episode, which was obtained by THR, “acknowledges the existence of sex with cheating as a central plot point.”
The more mature plot line aligns with Hilary Duff‘s statement that inferred that Disney+ didn’t want to move forward unless the show had a PG rating.
“I’d be doing a disservice to everyone by limiting the realities of a 30 year old’s journey to live under the ceiling of a PG rating. It’s important to me that just as her experience as a preteen / teenager navigating her life were authentic, her next chapters are equally as real and relatable,” Hilary wrote.
Another Disney+ show was just moved to Hulu due to the subject matter.
Hilary Duff is speaking out about why the Lizzie McGuire reboot series is on hold.
The actress addressed the issue on Instagram on Friday (February 28).
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Hilary Duff
“Was incredibly excited to launch ‘Lizzie’ on D+ and my passion remains!” she wrote. “However, I feel a huge responsibility to honor the fans’ relationship with LIZZIE who, like me, grew up seeing themselves in her.”
“I’d be doing a disservice to everyone by limiting the realities of a 30 year old’s journey to live under the ceiling of a PG rating,” she continued. “It’s important to me that just as her experience as a preteen / teenager navigating her life were authentic, her next chapters are equally as real and relatable.”
“It would be a dream if Disney would let us move the show to Hulu, if they were interested, and I could bring this beloved character to life again,” she added.
ICYMI, see how Hilary Duff responded to a question about Lalaine‘s return to the show.
Hilary Duff is seemingly giving an update on the Lizzie McGuire reboot.
If you forgot, the 32-year-old actress’ Disney+ series was recently put on hold to find a new creative direction.
The Lizzie McGuire reboot was supposed to debut this year, but now there is no word on what’s going on with the show, even after Disney+ shared a first look teaser for it.
Earlier this week, it was announced that the Love, Simon TV series was moved from Disney+ to Hulu. Hilary re-posted a news headline and added her own caption, suggesting that her show might have received similar feedback.
“Love, Simon TV Show Pulled From Disney+ as It’s Not ‘Family-Friendly,’” the headline reads.
“Sounds familiar…” she wrote, circling the headline.
Check out Hilary‘s Instagram post…
UPDATE: ‘Lizzie McGuire’ creator Terri Minsky has opened up about what she hopes for the show, even though she’s no longer involved, PLUS a Disney spokesperson has also spoken out. Find out what they said here!
It looks like not all hope is lost for the Lizzie McGuire reboot!
After the series parted ways with showrunner Terri Minsky, Disney+ confirmed that the the show would be put on hold. The news came just days after the network shared the first clip from the reboot.
Now, star Hilary Duff is back on the Disney campus in Los Angeles, where she appeared to be taking meetings about the show.
Hilary took to her Instagram to share a photo posing in front of one of the Disney lot’s iconic buildings.
She then mysteriously captioned the photo with “. . .”
We hope Hilary is working on getting the show back on track!
READ MORE: Hilary responded to questions about Lalaine‘s return to Lizzie McGuire
We have some sad news for fans who have been looking forward to the Lizzie McGuire series – you’ll be waiting a lot longer than you expected, but hopefully it’s for the best!
Disney+ has confirmed that she show has been put on hold in hopes of making it reach the level of quality that fans are expecting.
Terri Minsky, the creator of the original series and showrunner of the revival series, is stepping down from her role and Disney+ is looking to hire a new showrunner to take the show in a different creative direction.
Hilary Duff and the cast had already filmed two episodes for the upcoming revival series, but Disney+ confirms that show will get a “new lens.”
“Fans have a sentimental attachment to Lizzie McGuire and high expectations for a new series,” a Disney spokesperson told Variety. “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.”
Want to see photos from the first day of filming for Lizzie McGuire? Here you go!
WATCH NOW: Disney Plus Shares First ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Reboot Footage
Disney+ is going to make 2020 a great year!
The streaming site just posted a video of all the new shows and movies coming to Disney+ in 2020 – and one of the biggest projects coming is the Lizzie McGuire reboot!
The new series picks up as Lizzie is just about to turn 30. She seemingly has it all – her dream job as an assistant to a fancy New York City Interior Designer, her dream guy and a picturesque Brooklyn apartment – but things aren’t always as they seem.
With a little help from her old friends and some new ones to come, her well-meaning family and her 13-year-old alter-ego in animated form, Lizzie navigates the ups and downs of adulthood.
Hilary Duff, Adam Lamberg, Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine and Jake Thomas are all returning for the reboot.
