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Suite Life Of Zack & Cody’s PRNDL Scene Recreated By Mr. Moseby Actor 18 Years Later-TGN

Summary

  • The Suite Life of Zack & Cody star Phill Lewis recreates iconic PRNDL scene from the show with Mayan Lopez, showcasing the show’s enduring nostalgia.

  • The PRNDL scene is considered a classic moment from the beloved Disney series, with many viewers fondly recalling it as an important part of their childhood.

  • The Suite Life of Zack & Cody not only launched the careers of its child actors, Dylan and Cole Sprouse, but also remains a testament to the timeless appeal of Disney Channel series.

The Suite Life of Zack & Cody star Phill Lewis, who played Mr. Moseby, has recreated the PRNDL scene 18 years after the original scene aired. The Suite Life of Zack & Cody season 1, episode 10, “Cody Goes to Camp,” features a subplot where Mr. Moseby teaches London Tipton (Brenda Song) to drive. One hilarious scene from the episode sees Moseby get frustrated by London for calling the gear shift of her car “the PRNDL” because of the letters on the side.

Now, Mayan Lopez has recreated the classic The Suite Life of Zack & Cody scene with Lewis himself prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike, posting their version on Instagram.

The version of the PRNDL scene by Lopez and Lewis happens in a golf cart instead of a car. Nonetheless, it retains the same comedic timing that made the scene so iconic in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.

Why Suite Life Of Zack & Cody Is Considered A Disney Classic

The PRNDL scene is considered one of the most classic comedic scenes of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. As revealed in the comments of Lopez and Lewis’ recreation, plenty of people refer to the gear shift as a PRNDL because of this episode. This shows how The Suite Life of Zack & Cody was such an iconic Disney Channel show, with many fondly recalling it as an important part of their childhood.

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The Suite Life of Zack & Cody also catapulted the careers of its then-child stars Dylan and Cole Sprouse. Cole Sprouse went on to play Jughead in Riverdale, who he’s continued to play through Riverdale season 7. Dylan Sprouse’s most recent work was the 2023 romantic drama Beautiful Disaster, where he starred opposite Virginia Gardner. As for Lewis, he has continued acting in television since The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, recently guest starring in an episode of The Really Loud House.

Given the many memorable characters on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, there are a plethora of skits actors could recreate to highlight how iconic a Disney series was. Lopez and Lewis’ PRNDL recreation is a testament to how classic Disney Channel shows have become a nostalgic part of many people’s memories. There’s no doubt scenes like PRNDL from The Suite Life of Zack & Cody will be remembered for years to come.

Source: Mayan Lopez/Instagram