has been confirmed to return to the cast: Adam Lamberg as David Gordon, aka Gordo.
Lamberg, who played Lizzie's best friend through two seasons of the show and its 2003 movie, will join Hilary Duff , Hallie Todd , Robert Carradine and Jake Thomas in reprising their roles from the original. so authentic and beloved," Duff said in a statement. "I couldn't imagine the series without him. I can't wait for fans to see what he's up to 15 years later and how he fits into Lizzie's adult world.
Aside from his role as the smart and snarky middle schooler, 35-year-old Lamberg has largely stayed out of the spotlight, last appearing in 2008 teen dramaThe Disney+ sequel, picked up straight to series in August with production beginning earlier this month, will revolve around Lizzie as she turns 30 and navigates life in New York City.
Original series creator Terri Minsky will serve as showrunner on the comedy, with Minsky, Duff and Rachel Winter executive producing. Ranada Shepard will co-exec produce the series, which hails from Salty Pictures. Thereprise was first announced at Disney's D23 Expo in August, and a premiere date has not yet been set.