Sydney Chandler

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Sydney Chandler
Born (1996-02-13) February 13, 1996 (age 28)
OccupationActress
Years active2016–present
Father Kyle Chandler

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

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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 Alien: Earth 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

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2022 Don't Worry Darling Violet

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019 SKAM Austin Eve OlsenRecurring role, 7 episodes
2022 Pistol Chrissie Hynde Miniseries, 6 episodes
2024 Sugar Olivia SiegelRecurring role, 5 episodes
2025 Alien: Earth WendyUpcoming series

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References

  1. ↑ "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 🌷"". Instagram . February 13, 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  2. ↑ Mc Clain, Audra (May 11, 2022). "Sydney Chandler: No Evidence of Fear, So That's Cool". Flaunt. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  3. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (August 24, 2020). "Exclusive: 'Urban Legend' Reboot Eyes Rising Stars Sydney Chandler, Katherine McNamara". Collider . Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  4. ↑ Lattila, Maria (October 31, 2022). "Urban Legend reboot cancelled, director cites bad timing and politics within studio as reasons". WhyNow. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  5. ↑ Kroll, Justin (October 13, 2020). "Sydney Chandler, Nick Kroll, Douglas Smith, Kate Berlant, Asif Ali Round Out Cast Of Olivia Wilde's Don't Worry Darling". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on October 14, 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  6. ↑ Kanter, Jake (January 11, 2021). "Danny Boyle To Direct FX Limited Series On Sex Pistols Guitarist Steve Jones; Maisie Williams & Toby Wallace Among Cast". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  7. ↑ Champagne, Christine (May 30, 2022). "Sydney Chandler Rocks Out". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences . Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  8. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (August 23, 2021). "Susannah Grant's Sex Trafficking Drama 'Coercion' Starring Sydney Chandler Gets Showtime Pilot Order". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  9. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (September 27, 2022). "Sugar: Nate Corddry, Sydney Chandler & Miguel Sandoval Among 5 Cast In Apple Series". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  10. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 1, 2023). "Sydney Chandler Set As A Lead In Noah Hawley's Alien At FX". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  11. ↑ Dunn, Jack; Hailu, Selome (2024-07-17). "FX's Alien Series Gets Official Title Alien: Earth". Variety . Retrieved 2024-07-17.
  12. ↑ Nordstrom, Leigh (June 22, 2022). "Sydney Chandler Is Ready to Rock". Women's Wear Daily . Retrieved 1 May 2023.
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