Lizzie McGuirethe series starring Hilary Duff that marked a generation around 2004 would have a sequelas revealed by the same actress in 2019, however, a year later the project collapsed.
At that time it had not been revealed what caused the hiatus of the series by Disney+but now there is a clue that would resolve this doubt.
Why was the Lizzie McGuire sequel canceled?
According to The vanguardhe Lizzie McGuire screenwriterJonathan Hurwitz, told what the initial chapters of the series would be about, the first to be filmed in NY showed the protagonist working as an interior designer but a breakup with her partner due to infidelity would make her return to California.
The second chapter would show the life of “Fat” who was engaged and about to be father. Besides of platonic love by McGuire, “Ethan Craft”.
But, the one that definitely convinced the executives of Disney+ to not continue production of the iconic teen series was the third episode, which was not even filmed.
“Lizzie wakes up in bed Ethanwith his t-shirt water polo. The animated Lizzie shows up and she has a little list, like a to-do list, and Ethan is on the list and she crosses it off,” Hurwitz said.
This scene, which suggested that both characters would have had sex, was not taken well by the company because it hurt the plot of the film. teen girl.
Hilary Duff says goodbye to Lizzie McGuire
On his Instagram account, Hilary Duff He shared a statement saying goodbye to one of the most important characters in his career.
“I have been very honored to have the character of Lizzie in my life. She has had a great impact on many, including myself. Seeing the loyalty and love of fans towards her, still to this day, means a lot to me. I know that the efforts and the conversations have been everything to try to move forward with the rebootbut unfortunately despite the best efforts, it is not going to happen,” read part of the publication.
The actress regretted not having been able to play a Adult Lizzie McGuire with the ability to solve in a fun way the adventures that involve the life of a mature person.
“I want any material from Lizzie Be honest and authentic to the kind of person Lizzie would be today. It’s what she deserves. We can all take a moment to grieve what an incredible woman she would have become and the adventures we would have taken her on. “I’m very sad, but I promise that everyone tried to do their best and the stars just didn’t align,” the star concluded.