Overview
- Muniz says his friendship with Duff ended after they filmed Agent Cody Banks in 2003 and that they have not spoken since the last day on set.
- He alleges Susan Duff asked about the film one day and informed him the next that Hilary had been cast, with his agents saying producers assumed he would approve.
- Muniz says his contract gave him a say over his on‑screen love interest and that he believed Kristin Kreuk was under consideration.
- He described Susan Duff as “the epitome of a stage mom” and said her visits to set made him unhappy despite otherwise enjoying the shoot.
- Muniz says he regrets letting the incident end a long friendship and would like to reconnect, and outlets report Duff and her representatives have not responded as he now explains he is speaking openly as he nears 40.