Austin & Ally
Teen musicians navigate friendship and fame
About Austin & Ally
Released: 2011 - 201
Platform: Disney+
Rating: TV-G
Run time: 27m
Cast
Ross Lynch, Laura Marano, Raini Rodriguez, Calum Worthy
Austin & Ally
About Austin & Ally
"Austin & Ally" is an American comedy series that aired from 2011 to 2016. The story follows the comedic and adventurous antics of two polar opposites: Austin, a confident musician, and Ally, a talented but shy songwriter who dreams of becoming a big time musician herself. When they meet, Austin discovers that Ally is a brilliant songwriter, and they agree to be partners. Throughout the series, they navigate the ups and downs of their music careers, friendship, and romance.
Making / Production
"Austin & Ally" is a production of It’s a Laugh Productions and Disney Channel Original Productions. The series was created by Kevin Kopelow and Heath Seifert, both of whom also served as executive producers. The show was filmed in Hollywood, California, and aired on Disney Channel.
Actors
- Ross Lynch - Played the role of Austin Moon, a fun-loving singer who becomes an overnight sensation after performing a song that Ally wrote. His portrayal of Austin was praised for his natural comedic timing and charm.
- Laura Marano - Played the role of Ally Dawson, a brilliant but introverted songwriter. Marano brought depth and relatability to Ally, which resonated deeply with audiences.
- Raini Rodriguez - Rodriguez played Trish De La Rosa, Ally's best friend and Austin's manager. Her performance was praised for her comedic skills and chemistry with the rest of the cast.
- Calum Worthy - Portrayed Dez Wade, Austin's best friend and videographer of his music videos. Calum's performance as Dez brought a unique sense of humor to the series.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The theme song "Can't Do It Without You" is sung by Ross Lynch (Austin).
- In the show, Ally suffers from stage fright, but in real life, Laura Marano doesn't have this fear.
- Ross Lynch and Laura Marano, who played Austin and Ally, were given the opportunity to improvise a lot of their lines on the show.
- The series has been broadcast in over 28 countries worldwide.
Awards
"Austin & Ally" has garnered numerous accolades and nominations throughout its run. It won the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite TV Show in 2016, and Ross Lynch has won multiple Kids' Choice Awards for his role as Austin Moon.
Quotes
- Austin: "I'd rather be grounded and have my parents be proud of me."
- Ally: "I'm not just any girl. I'm me."
- Dez: "That was my favorite 27 minutes of sleep ever!"
- Trish: "You mess with my friends, you mess with me."
Music, Soundtrack
- Can't Do It Without You - Austin & Ally Main Title Theme
- A Billion Hits - Performed by Ross Lynch
- Not a Love Song - Performed by Ross Lynch
- You Can Come to Me - Performed by Ross Lynch and Laura Marano
- No Ordinary Day - Performed by Ross Lynch
About Austin & Ally
Austin & Ally is a sitcom featuring two polar opposites who become partners in an unlikely musical journey, filled with comedy and life lessons.