Sydney Chandler Explained

Birth Date:13 February 1996
Father:Kyle Chandler
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2016–present

Sydney Chandler (born February 13, 1996)[1] [2] is an American actress.

Career

In August 2020, Chandler was cast in a reboot of the 1998 slasher film Urban Legend set to be written and directed by Colin Minihan.[3] However, in October 2022, Minihan revealed that the film had been cancelled due to "bad timing".[4] Chandler ended up making her film debut with a supporting role in Olivia Wilde's psychological thriller Don't Worry Darling (2022).[5]

In January 2021, she was cast in the FX miniseries Pistol, a series about the Sex Pistols. Chandler played Chrissie Hynde, a founding member of the Pretenders.[6] She learned how to sing and play guitar to prepare for the role.[7] That same year, it was announced that Chandler would star in Susannah Grant's sex trafficking drama series Coercion for Showtime.[8] As of August 2024, production for the series has yet to start. Chandler has since appeared in the Apple TV+ mystery drama series Sugar (2024), alongside Colin Farrell.[9]

In May 2023, she was cast in the lead role of Noah Hawley's for FX on Hulu.[10] Filming for the series wrapped in July 2024,[11] and is set to be released in 2025.

Personal life

Chandler is the daughter of actor Kyle Chandler, and was raised outside of Austin, Texas.[12]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019SKAM AustinEve OlsenRecurring role, 7 episodes
2022PistolChrissie HyndeMiniseries, 6 episodes
2024SugarOlivia SiegelRecurring role, 5 episodes
2025WendyUpcoming series

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sydney Chandler on Instagram: "Today I'm 27. Today my gramps would have been 82. Today I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for the new friendships and connections that have colored my life. The highs and the lows. Cheers to another one down the hatch. And don't forget to stretch xx " . . 2 May 2023 . February 13, 2023.
  2. Web site: Mc Clain . Audra . Sydney Chandler: No Evidence of Fear, So That's Cool . Flaunt . 1 May 2023 . May 11, 2022.
  3. Web site: Exclusive: 'Urban Legend' Reboot Eyes Rising Stars Sydney Chandler, Katherine McNamara. Sneider. Jeff. Collider. August 24, 2020. August 24, 2020.
  4. Web site: Urban Legend reboot cancelled, director cites bad timing and politics within studio as reasons. WhyNow. Lattila. Maria. October 31, 2022. October 31, 2022.
  5. Web site: Sydney Chandler, Nick Kroll, Douglas Smith, Kate Berlant, Asif Ali Round Out Cast Of Olivia Wilde's Don't Worry Darling. Deadline Hollywood. Justin. Kroll. October 13, 2020. October 13, 2020. October 14, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014161843/https://deadline.com/2020/10/sydney-chandler-nick-kroll-douglas-smith-olivia-wildes-dont-worry-darling-1234596812/. live.
  6. Web site: Kanter . Jake . Danny Boyle To Direct FX Limited Series On Sex Pistols Guitarist Steve Jones; Maisie Williams & Toby Wallace Among Cast . . 1 May 2023 . January 11, 2021.
  7. Web site: Champagne . Christine . Sydney Chandler Rocks Out . . 2 May 2023 . May 30, 2022.
  8. Web site: Susannah Grant's Sex Trafficking Drama 'Coercion' Starring Sydney Chandler Gets Showtime Pilot Order. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie. Andreeva. August 23, 2021. August 23, 2021.
  9. Web site: Cordero . Rosy . Sugar: Nate Corddry, Sydney Chandler & Miguel Sandoval Among 5 Cast In Apple Series . . 1 May 2023 . September 27, 2022.
  10. Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . Sydney Chandler Set As A Lead In Noah Hawley's Alien At FX . . 1 May 2023 . May 1, 2023.
  11. Web site: Jack. Dunn. Selome . Hailu . 2024-07-17 . FX's Alien Series Gets Official Title Alien: Earth . 2024-07-17 . Variety.
  12. Web site: Nordstrom . Leigh . Sydney Chandler Is Ready to Rock . . 1 May 2023 . June 22, 2022.