The Suite Life of Zack and Cody concluded 15 years ago, but Ashley Tisdale and Dylan Sprouse, also known as Maddie and Zack, have maintained a strong friendship.
Tisdale, 38, shared a photo on her Instagram Stories on Sunday, October 9, while at the Los Angeles Rams football game where she bumped into her "little brother." "I love you so much!!!" she expressed.
Tisdale demonstrated her affection for Sprouse's wife, Barbara Palvin, who celebrated her birthday at the game. In a separate Instagram Story post, the former Disney Channel star shared a video of Palvin, 30, swaying back and forth while she, Sprouse, and their friends sang "Happy Birthday".
Tisdale and Sprouse portrayed Maddie Fitzpatrick and Zack Martin, respectively, on Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, which aired from March 2005 to September 2008. While Sprouse and his twin brother, Cole Sprouse (who played Cody Martin), went on to reprise their roles for The Suite Life on Deck spinoff series, Tisdale only appeared in one episode.
Over the years, Sprouse and Tisdale have frequently been questioned about the potential revival of The Suite Life. Their mini-reunion on Sunday has only intensified fans' desire for a reboot. However, it is unlikely that they will return to the Tipton Hotel in the near future.
Tisdale stated in March 2023, during an interview with Parade, that she does not see a Suite Life reboot happening in the foreseeable future. According to her, she believes she has moved on from that phase in her life.
She expressed her uncertainty about reprising the same character again, acknowledging that she now finds more purpose in her work and feels truly fulfilled. On the other hand, Sprouse has extensively addressed his concerns regarding the prevalent reboot culture.
"I doubt we will revive the show," he expressed in an interview conducted in October 2020. "There are various reasons for this, but mainly because it represented a phase in our individual or collective lives that was merely a role back then. Reboots often seem to cater to fans, but they tend to fall short and lack the same nostalgic appeal."
He further added, "I believe the show will continue to hold a special place in many people's hearts, and that's how we intend to keep it."
Sprouse is open to collaborating with his brother in the future, even though they may not portray twins in a role together like they did in The Suite Life. In an interview with Variety in August 2019, he stated, "We're not opposed to working together again. I don't think we'll ever play twins in a project, but we are both comfortable with the idea of working together, in whatever capacity that may be."