Hilary Duff Opens Up About Lizzie McGuire's Future, Teases Potential Reboot Down The Road

During her appearance on Jay Shetty's "On Purpose," Hilary Duff said a "Lizzie McGuire" reboot could happen in 20 years.

Hilary Duff excited her fans with her first album, "luck... or something," in over a decade, but today, she teased something that's been on the forefront of their minds. While speaking with Jay Shetty on his "On Purpose" podcast, Duff said she'd be open to another "Lizzie McGuire" reboot; however, it may not happen as soon as some hope.

Hilary Duff Says She's Open To Rebooting 'Lizzie McGuire' When The Time Is Right

During Duff's conversation with Shetty, the iconic actress spoke with the media personality about growth, identity, and evolving in the public eye.

The pair also discussed Duff's breakout role as Lizzie in the Disney series "Lizzie McGuire," and whether she could envision herself returning to the character that made her a star.

"I was really excited thinking about her at 30 and going through 30-year-old things, and now I can't really see her at 40. Maybe I could start to see her around like 55, 60?" Duff said.

Hilary Duff Was Supposed To Star In A 'Lizzie McGuire' Reboot In 2020

 

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This is not the first time Duff has spoken freely about the beloved Disney character.

In 2020, the mother of three was scheduled to star in the show's reboot; however, behind-the-scenes turmoil canceled those plans.

"I've been so honored to have the character Lizzie in my life," Duff said, explaining that the character had a "lasting impact" on her life.

"I know the efforts and conversations have been everywhere trying to make a reboot work, but, sadly & despite everyone's best efforts, it isn't going to happen," she wrote.

Hilary Duff Explained She Was 'Sad' About The 'Lizzie McGuire' Reboot Being Axed By The Network

 

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Duff went on to say that she was extremely "sad" about the "Lizzie McGuire" reboot falling through, stating that the "stars" were not aligned this time around.

In her statement, Duff also seemed to hint that she was bumping heads with the powers that be regarding what direction to take a grown-up Lizzie in.

"I want any reboot of Lizzie to be honest and authentic to who Lizzie would be today. It's what the character deserves," Duff shared. "We can all take a moment to mourn the amazing woman she would have been and the adventures we would have taken with her. I'm very sad, but I promise everyone tried their best, and the stars just didn't align. Hey now, this is what 2020s made of."

Duff Wanted To Create An 'Adult Version' Of The Beloved Disney Series

According to a report from PEOPLE, Duff actually filmed the first two episodes of what would have been the rebooted version of "Lizzie McGuire" in 2020. Things took a turn, though, when the program's creator and showrunner, Terri Minsky, departed the production.

Another report from Variety claimed that Minsky and Duff were at odds with the network, citing their desires to create an "adult version" of the Disney sitcom, while the head honchos at Disney wanted to keep things PG13.

A spokesperson for Disney said that the network's plan was to resume production on the series and to "tell an authentic story that connects to the millions who are emotionally invested in the character, and a new generation of viewers too."

While Minsky shared how "proud" she was of the two episodes they already created, she said she was even more hopeful that the Duff would be able to tell the story that viewers want to see.

"It’s important to me that this show was important to people. I felt like I wanted to do a show that was worthy of that kind of devotion," she said.

A 'Lizzie McGuire' Staple Died Earlier This Year

 

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A previous report from The Blast revealed that Robert Carradine, known for his role in "Revenge of the Nerds" and as the corny Sam McGuire in the Disney sitcom, died at the age of 71 in February 2026.

In a statement, Carradine's family said that the actor died after a years-long battle with bipolar disorder.

Duff shared an image of herself and Carradine after the news broke, expressing her disappointment in the caption.

"This one hurts. It’s really hard to face this reality about an old friend," Duff wrote. "There was so much warmth in the McGuire family, and I always felt so cared for by my on-screen parents."

"I’m deeply sad to learn Bobby was suffering. My heart aches for him, his family, and everyone who loved him," she concluded.