Hilary Duff to star in ‘How I Met Your Mother’ sequel, called ‘How I Met Your Father’ Entertainment Thu, Apr 22, 2021 Hilary Duff to star in ‘How I Met Your Mother’ sequel, called ‘How I Met Your Father’ Hollywood star Hilary Duff came forth with some exciting news for fans, announcing her lead role in her production of hit sitcom How I Met Your Mother’s sequel. Titled Younger star playing the female version of the original’s lead character, Ted Mosby. Told from a vantage point of view, the show will encircle her character named Sophie telling her son about how she met his father and looking back at their friend group’s adventures and dating frolics from 2021.