About Andi Mack

"Andi Mack" is an American family comedy-drama television series created by Terri Minsky that aired on Disney Channel from April 7, 2017 to July 26, 2019. It is centered around Andi Mack, a young girl who discovers that her sister Bex is actually her biological mother, sparking a series of adventures and revelations that change her life.

Making / Production

The show was created by Terri Minsky, the mind behind the popular Disney Channel show "Lizzie McGuire". Produced by Horizon Productions, the series was filmed in Salt Lake City, Utah. It reflects Disney's move towards more diverse and complex storytelling, dealing with issues such as teen pregnancy, coming-out stories, and learning disabilities.

Actors

• Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Andi Mack: The main character of the series, who navigates through her teenage life after discovering the complicated truth about her family.
• Lilan Bowden as Bex Mack: Andi's cool older sister, who is revealed to be her biological mother. Bowden portrays the character's struggle and growth with authenticity.
• Lauren Tom as Celia Mack: Andi's protective grandmother who initially struggles with the revelations but ultimately supports her family.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• In the Season 2 premiere, the character Cyrus Goodman became the first Disney Channel character to say "I'm gay," marking a significant moment in the network's history.
• The series was the highest-rated premiere on Disney Channel among kids ages 6-14 in over two years.

Awards

The series was well-received by critics and even won a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Kids & Family Programming in 2018 and 2019 for its representation of LGBTQ+ characters.

Quotes

• "Life goes on, now and forever." - Andi Mack
• "You don’t decide to be friends with someone. One day, you're just helping them clean up their room, and the next day, you're friends for life." - Buffy Driscoll

Music, Soundtrack

• "Tomorrow Starts Today" - Theme song performed by Sabrina Carpenter
• "Being Around You" - Song featured in the series performed by Sofia Wylie