It wouldn’t be the Lizzie McGuire we know and love without Jo, Sam, and Matt! Fans of Hilary Duff who grew up watching her navigate adolescence on Disney Channel are thrilled about the upcoming Disney+ revival, focusing on Lizzie’s journey as a thirty-something in New York City. But here’s the exciting part: Lizzie’s original family is coming back, too!
Yes, that’s right! Jo, Sam, and Matt McGuire will be back on our screens alongside Lizzie, and if you’re humming “Hey now, hey now, this is what dreams are made of,” you’re not alone. The news was shared via an Instagram post by Hilary Duff, celebrating the reunion of the cast for the first time in 15 years during a script reading. The original cast includes Hallie Todd as Jo, Robert Carradine as Sam, and Jake Thomas returning as an all-grown-up Matt. Honestly, it’s a bit unsettling to think of Matt as a full-fledged adult, but we’ll embrace it for now!
Disney+’s president of content and marketing, Ricky Strauss, expressed, “We are incredibly excited to bring back one of the most beloved Disney Channel series ever, along with some familiar faces.” He also mentioned Terri Minsky, the original showrunner, who is back to helm the reboot.
The revival is set to follow adult Lizzie as she pursues her dream job as an apprentice decorator in NYC, with a boyfriend who runs a trendy restaurant in SoHo. However, the classic element of the animated Lizzie, always bubbling in her adult mind, will make a comeback, likely leading to just as much chaos as when she was in middle school. As Duff explained, “She is still dealing with that 13-year-old no-holds-barred animated Lizzie that’s constantly babbling in her adult Lizzie head.”
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In summary, the beloved McGuire family is reuniting for the Disney+ reboot of Lizzie McGuire, with original cast members returning to explore Lizzie’s adult life in New York City. The combination of nostalgia and new adventures promises to be exciting for long-time fans.