With the news that there would be a reboot of the much-loved TV series Lizzie McGuire, Hilary Duff fans were psyched. But, according to Global News, the show is on hiatus as Terri Minsky, the showrunner, has left.
While it's unclear what will happen with the plans to tell a grown-up Lizzie's story, we know one thing: we really loved the original series. Airing on the Disney Channel from 2001 to 2004, this was a special show that many people watched while they were around Lizzie's age. Seeing someone dealing with family and friends and being a pre-teen was helpful and comforting... and the fact that the series does so in such a creative way is like the icing on the cake.
This series will always mean a lot to its fans. Read on to find out some fascinating things about what it was like making Lizzie McGuire.
15 Hilary Duff Had An Acting Coach
Diply says that Hilary Duff had a coach to teach her acting while she was filming Lizzie McGuire. As it turns out, this is something that Disney wanted to happen because they thought that it was a good idea. The publication explains that they "weren't impressed with her on the show.".
14 There Could Have Been A Spin-Off With Selena Gomez
E Online says that there could have been a Lizzie McGuire spin-off with Selena Gomez. It would have been about Miranda's sister, Stevie. Disney said no to it, though.
Now we're wishing that had happened... but perhaps the reboot will happen after the hiatus and we can be satisfied with that.
13 Hilary Duff Didn't Prepare Enough For Her Audition
Hilary Duff is a really successful and famous actress now, but before Lizzie McGuire, she had only done a little bit of acting, as we can see from her IMDb page.
E Online says that Hilary Duff didn't prepare enough for her audition, which is something about the making of the show that is surprising.
12 Disney Wasn't Sure About The Famous Bra Episode
The episode "Between a Rock and a Bra Place" has kind of a silly (but charming) title, but it wasn't a silly episode. Instead, it was really great watching Lizzie and Miranda look at bras. Every girl can relate to that.
Well, according to Diply, Disney wasn't sure about this episode and said that it was "too groundbreaking".
11 The Show Was Going To Be Called What's Lizzie Thinking?
E Online says that the series was going to be called What's Lizzie Thinking?
This is actually a pretty solid name for the show since it does make a lot of sense and it basically describes exactly what it is. We're so used to the actual name, though, that Lizzie McGuire just feels right.
10 Miranda Wasn't In The Last Episodes Because The Actress Transitioned To Singing
Buzzfeed says that Lalaine, the actress who played Miranda, Lizzie's good friend and a popular character, wasn't in the last episode of the show. Why? Because the actress transitioned to singing and was working on that. If we were curious about that, well, now we know the reason behind it.
9 Hilary's Mom Always Went To Bat For Her Daughter But Some Say She Was Tough To Deal With
When an actor or actress is as young as Hilary was when she was cast in Lizzie McGuire (she was 14 years old), it makes sense that their mom or another relative would help them out and go to bat for them with a TV network or movie company.
Buzzfeed says that Hilary's mom did this, but some people say that she was tough to deal with.
8 Lizzie McGuire Ran For 65 Episodes Because Disney Channel Series Were Only Allowed That Many
Are fans curious about why this show didn't last for more than two seasons? These days, if a series only gets that many, it seems like it wasn't all that popular.
Seventeen clears it up: it ran for 65 episodes because the Disney Channel series were only allowed that many. It was actually a rule.
7 Ethan Was Going To Be A Mean Character
Buzzfeed says that Ethan, who was played by Clayton Snyder, was going to be a mean character. Since he is Lizzie's love interest, that's definitely wild for fans to hear.
That would have been very different and fans probably aren't sure that they would have enjoyed that. His character was changed after Clayton Snyder came on board so maybe everyone loved him and knew he'd be better in a romantic lead kind of role.
6 Haylie Duff Actually Sang Isabella's Music
J-14 says that Haylie Duff, Hilary's older sibling, actually sang Isabella's music. She's a pop singer in The Lizzie McGuire Movie, which came out in 2003, during the time that the show was on the air.
This is so adorable to hear since the famous sisters used to sing together, like for their cover of "Our Lips Are Sealed" by the Go-Go's.
