In May 2003, it was revealed that the "Lizzie McGuire" would end production due to contract disagreements between Duff and Disney. The company was interested in transitioning the program into a high school-centered series for ABC and expanding the franchise with a further film, while Duff was receiving offers for lucrative roles with other studios. After the series ended its original run, Disney Channel also considered producing an animated version of the series. In November 2004, a pilot for an intended spin-off was ordered, entitled "Stevie Sanchez", which was to center on Miranda's younger sister and her Latino family. The series would follow the 12-year-old central character, who was played in the pilot by Selena Gomez, and would also feature an animated version of the character like Lizzie. It was to star LaLaine and be produced by Minsky and Rogow. The pilot was produced in 2005, but the series was not picked up in favor of Disney choosing "Hannah Montana". In 2014, Duff stated that she would be open for a reunion, and in December 2018, stated that there had been discussions about reviving the series.