In 2002, the twins reunited onscreen in Master of Disguise, playing the character Pistachio Disguisey. Around this time, their individual personalities began to emerge, setting the stage for separate career paths.
Their big Disney breakthrough came with The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005), where they starred as mischievous twins on a hit Emmy-nominated show. The series expanded into guest appearances on shows like Hannah Montana and a feature film, The Suite Life Movie.
Teen idols to many, they gradually shifted focus. Dylan pursued video game design while Cole explored humanities and archaeology at New York University.
“I needed a break to step back and get a reality check,” Cole shared. “I had to see myself objectively. Now, I enjoy acting for its own sake. It was work before—a career and business that got me to college, which is an incredible gift. But now I act by choice.”
After graduating in 2015, Cole returned to TV independently. Their distinct personalities have continued to guide their individual journeys.
Since 2017, Cole has starred as Jughead Jones in Riverdale, a supernatural drama based on Archie comics. He’s been in a relationship with French-Canadian model Ari Fournier for over two years.
Meanwhile, Dylan lends his voice to video game characters and is engaged to Sports Illustrated model Barbara Palvin. He also co-founded All-Wise Meadery, a craft brewery in Brooklyn, NY.
In a 2020 US Weekly interview, Dylan joked about future projects together: “I’d probably write something for us to do together, rather than wait for someone else. Twin movies rarely work—that’s just the truth the universe gave us. But if the right project comes along, why not?”
It’s incredible to reflect on how much time has passed since the Sprouse twins first charmed us in Big Daddy. They’ve both carved impressive paths on and off screen, and fans eagerly await their next moves.
