Sydney to the Max

About Sydney to the Max

Sydney to the Max is an American comedy television series that started airing in 2019 on Disney Channel. The heartwarming show, created by Mark Reisman, explores the unique relationship between Sydney Reynolds a sociable middle-schooler navigating the ups and downs of growing up and her protective single dad Max. The show employs a flashback narrative where younger Max's life in the 90s is paralleled with Sydney's modern-day experiences, providing valuable life lessons.

Making / Production

"Sydney to the Max" was produced by It's a Laugh Productions for Disney Channel. The sitcom uses the two timelines of Sydney and Max's adolescence to deliver loveable characters, humorous scenes, and relatable storylines. The creation of two distinct eras on the same TV show required meticulous planning and design on the part of the show's production team.

Actors

• Ruth Righi plays Sydney Reynolds, bringing out her wit and charisma perfectly.
• Ian Reed Kesler plays young Max Reynolds, Sydney’s single father, who's always striving to give his daughter the best.
• Caroline Rhea plays Judy Reynolds, Sydney’s grandmother and Max’s mother, who provides advice and anecdotes from her own experience.
• AVA Kolker is Olive Rozalski, Sydney’s loyal and quirky best friend.
• Christian J. Simon portrays Leo Webb, Sydney's good-hearted friend.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show is created by Mark Reisman, who is known for his work on popular sitcoms like "Frasier" and "The Exes".
• Being set in two different time periods, the production design team goes to great lengths to authentically recreate the 1990s and the present day.
• Ruth Righi (Sydney) and Ava Kolker (Olive) were friends in real life even before they were cast in the show.

Quotes

• "Just because something is hard, doesn't mean you shouldn't do it." - Sydney
• "It's not about winning, it's about doing something you love." - Max
• "I never judge, I just observe and report." - Olive

Music, Soundtrack

• The catchy theme song "Stay the Same" is performed by Ruth Righi and Dan Conklin.
• Ambient, lively, and memorable soundtracks enhance the show's lighthearted tone.