The actor – who played Matt McGuire in The Beloved Series – reveals what he believes is the “most important” problem behind the revival, which is not fulfilled, ridiculed his character’s performance in the first two episodes of the filming and thought that if he thought the revival would happen one day.
this Lizzie McGuire Disney+ Revival is a fan dream that is…until it was regrettably abandoned after only two episodes of filming.
Now, celebrities have been in the past five years Hilary Duff Announced the restart has been officially cancelled, actors Jake Thomas – Also known as Matt McGuire – is opening Toofab Regarding what went wrong and whether he thought the revival would still happen one day.
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For those who need review Lizzie McGuire – From 2001 to 2004, the teenager Duff starring Duff as the titular character – consists of two seasons and 65 episodes. The show also produced the beloved 2023 spin-off movie, Lizzie McGuire movie.
In 2019, Disney announced Revival Series In development, the show will premiere on its Ribbon Disney+, which has not yet been released. (Yes, it's been a long time.)
this Lizzie McGuire It is said that rebooting the adventures that followed Duff's titular character as she was on the cusp of her 30th birthday, living in New York and working as an assistant to an interior decorator before moving back to her parents' home after the breakup. In addition to Duff and Duff and Thomas, the actor who plays Lizzie's parents Hallie Todd and Robert Carradine and her friend Adam Lamberg, who is the star of Gordo, will also reprise her role.
The highly anticipated revival series shoots only two When Showrunner Terri Minsky (the original series was created, too), the pre-production plot paused Quit the showIt is reported that due to creative differences with Disney. At the time, Duff and Minskey reportedly wanted a more mature version Lizzie McGuire For restarts, and the Mouse House wants something more friendly. Daf Public plead guilty Disney moved the series to Hulu so they could continue exploring adult subjects – but the show ended up being cut in 2020.
While talking to it ToofabThomas shares details about what happened in the two episodes of the canceled reboot – well, those who he thinks he was allowed to share – and recalls the disappointment when the reboot eventually crashes.
“For the reboot, of the two plots we filmed, I wasn't sure how many plot lines and things I could reveal until today.” “But I do know, I mean, something was planned.”
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He continued: “I know they are the guys who are trying to lead the show in a certain direction. “I’m going to say that the first two episodes you know were building Liz in the way you know, it’s her life, it’s her adult millennial 30, who saw her life in New York. Then it was quickly and quickly, she got home and had to start with Scratch, which I thought was a fun spin. ”
As for Matt's role, Thomas said: “I'm very happy with my role. Matt will be annoying success.
He added: “I'm disappointed that we didn't explore more about those characters and storylines. I know there are a lot of plans that would be like and what is it?!
Thomas has previously pointed out Lizzie McGuire The revival in the interview was cancelled, including the pandemic. But, he told Toofab Here's a bigger factor: Disney+ hasn't even launched yet! While the streamers are starting to be kid-friendly, fast forward now, Disney+ is satisfied all Age, Hulu is also used in conjunction with streaming services, which Thomas points out.
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“When I said before that, it's a timing issue, and I do think it's a timing issue in the Covid era, but I think it's probably the most important timing issue, why the restart isn't implemented Disney+ hasn't been launched yet,” he explained. “So, internally, I don't think Disney knows what the streamer they want. So, I think they started with the idea that Disney+ will be purely family-friendly. It's animated, and it's going to be what you know, what you know is classic, it's classic.” Lizzie McGuire In that umbrella. ”
“That's why they know that the idea of moving it to Hulu isn't that popular, and I think at Disney, you know they want it to be the internal aspect.' No, no, no, no, that's something about the Disney brand.” “We want it to fit the Disney+ shape we want. And, I think, obviously, that's a lot changed, you know, compared to the entire streaming sphere and the climate, even inside the Disney umbrella, if you keep on Disney+, if you're on Disney+, it's a very different landscape, compared to the way it launches.”
in the case of Lizzie McGuire Thomas said that rebooting today is going to develop, and he thinks they will have “no obstacles.”
“In my opinion, I think, you know, we never restarted both episodes, and today We're going to restart with possible tracks like some people who are creatively wanting, and I don't think we might have any problems. This is unfortunate. ”
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when Toofab Asked Thomas, who thought that would happen in the future, he explained, “I think, you know, if the right person decides today, you know, they want to run into another crack, I think there might be no obstacles.”
“And I think people are still really excited to see it because I mean, look, we’re five years away from that crashing and people are still talking about it and then like, ‘That’s why I subscribe to Disney+!’ So I know, yes, I think it might still be good, but you know, if time is going to happen.”
Meanwhile, Thomas also reviewed his time shooting the OG show, which will turn 25 in January.
“It's been 25 years or a quarter of a century now? Yes, yes.” Toofab. “I would say to a certain extent what it felt like a long time ago, because sometimes I would see the editing of the show, like, man, … I see it's almost a completely different person right now. I vaguely remember, you know, certain scenes, plots and times. But I mean, I mean, it's like a lifetime ago, it's crazy.”
“But at the same time, I also know, I feel like this show, and my character has had a big impact, and I feel, you know, just millennial culture.” “It feels like I've never been separated from it. It's always been a part of my life, and I think it's a little bliss and a curse, but today I think I see it more as a blessing, just because, you know, I mean, one thing, on the one hand, everyone is looking back is something they love. So I'm definitely a blessing.” It's a blessing. ”
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He also shares why he thinks the show has maintained such a lasting legacy twenty years later.
“What I think is doing Liz So special, people are still talking about it today, and I think it's a combination of several things,” Thomas explained. “First, the internet is still new since then. Social media is not the same thing. So, to some extent, I don't know, it's touched in some way by the social media field. For all social media content, it's not dry. This is just a show you will watch every weekday or any time. ”
“It's an exciting part of your day after school,” he added. “You know, without a bunch of stuff, you're not back home watching a bunch of YouTube videos or watching streamers Lizzie McGuire. I think this is really special. ”
He continues to emphasize purpose messaging.
Thomas shared: “I mean, even if we have a very funny and stupid moment with our plot lines, we always seem to have a very clear message, the message we are trying to convey, whether it’s about growing up, whether it’s about family, about family, about friends, about tough situations,” Thomas shared. “I feel all of this is very relevant, even when I was growing up. All this information is something that the audience brings throughout their lives and can be very precious to their hearts. So I feel like there are a lot of different things, but a lot of things make it special, which is great.”
Thomas points out that Liz herself is super relevant, “She made a mistake, you have to see her make a mistake, which is great.”
The actor also shared the shocking revelation that he did not shoot in Rome, Italy, and several of his 2003 co-stars Lizzie McGuire MoviE…but haven’t visited the city yet! Learn why he didn't go to Rome to shoot the movie in the full interview at the top of this post.