Hilary Duff Reunites With Original Lizzie McGuire Cast for Disney+
Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine, and Jake Thomas are reprising their roles as Jo, Sam, and Matt McGuire alongside Hilary Duff in the Disney+ Lizzie McGuire revival. The new series follows a nearly-30 Lizzie navigating adulthood in New York City with help from her animated 13-year-old alter ego.
Hold the phone: the original Lizzie McGuire family is reuniting on Disney+. Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine, and Jake Thomas are officially returning to reprise their iconic roles as Jo, Sam, and Matt McGuire, joining Hilary Duff in the highly anticipated revival series coming to Disney+ when the streaming service launches on November 12, 2019.
A Grown-Up Lizzie Lands in New York City
The revival picks up with Lizzie McGuire about to turn 30 and living the dream in Brooklyn. She has an enviable job as an assistant to a fancy New York City decorator, a handsome boyfriend, and a stunning apartment. But, as the series reveals, things aren't always what they seem. With support from her friends, her family, and her animated 13-year-old alter ego (yes, she's back), Lizzie learns to navigate the messy realities of adulthood.
A Reunion Announced at D23 Expo
Duff's return was first announced at D23 Expo, and the news of Todd, Carradine, and Thomas reprising their parts makes the revival a full-fledged family reunion for millennial fans of the early-2000s Disney Channel hit. Gary Marsh, President and Chief Creative Officer of Disney Channels Worldwide, emphasized the legacy behind the project.
The original series holds a special place in the hearts of so many, and we can't wait to introduce fans, both old and new, to an older, wiser, yet still perfectly imperfect Lizzie.
Key Details
- Series: Lizzie McGuire (Disney+ revival)
- Returning stars: Hilary Duff, Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine, Jake Thomas
- Setting: Brooklyn, New York City
- Character age: Nearly 30
- Streaming platform: Disney+ (launches November 12, 2019)
What This Means for Disney+ Fans
For viewers who grew up with Lizzie McGuire, the revival taps directly into the nostalgia engine that Disney+ was built to power. Pairing the original cast with a grown-up setting and the beloved animated alter ego makes this one of the most hotly anticipated Disney+ originals heading into the streamer's launch window.