Lalaine Reads Excerpt of Hilary Duff'sLizzie McGuireAudition in New Book — Listen Here! (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

‘Disney High’; Lalaine.Photo:Macmillan Audio; Dennis Kao

Macmillan Audio; Dennis Kao

Who could be better to narrate the story ofHilary Duff’s audition forLizzie McGuirethan her on-screen BFF?

According to the book’s synopsis,Disney Hightakes readers from the network’s 1983 conception and their attemptedMickey Mouse Clubreboot into the juggernauts ofHannah MontanaandHigh School Musical.

Hilary Duff and Lalaine.Collection Christophel/Disney/Alamy

Collection Christophel/Disney/Alamy

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Included in the tell-all book, of course, is Duff’s audition forLizzie McGuire, the show that would eventually make her a household name. Duff, 36, was from Texas and had only acted inCasper Meets WendyandDaddio(the latter of which had cut her role) at that point.

The candidates for Lizzie had been narrowed down to three actresses, including Duff. Her audition showed off her “casual warmth” which translated well to her acting, along with a “cool” factor that would be relatable to audiences.

Listen to the excerpt below to hear more!

Listen to an excerpt from ‘Disney High’

Adam Lamberg, Lalaine and Hilary Duff.Everett

Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel’s Tween Empireis now available for purchase, wherever books are sold.

source: people.com