Writer on axed ‘Lizzie McGuire’ reboot reveals plot details that made Disney “uncomfortable”
nme.comDisney announced that it was rebooting the hit teen series Lizzie McGuire, with the original cast returning. The series, which would’ve focused on an adult version of the lead character’s life, was cancelled in 2022 after just two episodes had been filmed.Now, Jonathan Hurwitz, a writer on the canceled reboot has opened up about the “adult” storylines the series would’ve covered, leading to Disney’s discomfort and its eventual cancellation.Taking to TikTok, Hurwitz revealed details of the first two episodes – which had already been filmed – and the plot for the third episode, which had been written but was rejected.
According to Hurwitz, the first episode saw McGuire (Hilary Duff) living in New York as an interior designer. She finds out that her chef boyfriend is cheating on her with her best friend, and moves back to her childhood home in California, where she finds the animated Lizzie waiting for her.Replying to @kujorg Consider the ☕️ spilled.
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