Disney child star Dylan Sprouse compares growing up on set to child labour: ‘Some kids worked in coal mines'
He was one of the most recognisable faces of Disney's 2000s heyday, but Dylan Sprouse says the experience behind the scenes didn't feel like stardom as such, and compared it to exploitation. The 34-year-old, who along with twin brother Cole became a household name playing Zack and Cody on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, didn't hold back while discussing his early years in the industry on the…
Dylan Sprouse, once a prominent Disney child star, has compared his upbringing on set to child labor. The 34-year-old, known for his roles alongside twin brother Cole as Zack and Cody on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, candidly discussed his early years on the September 1 episode of Wildmen, a podcast he co-hosts. Sprouse bluntly stated that his experience working from a young age felt more like child labor than stardom.
He likened the industry's structure to a typical job, with set schedules and cubicles, despite the differences in the work environment. Sprouse's mental health struggles, stemming from the intense workaholic attitude he developed as a child actor, have not gone unnoticed. His twin brother Cole, who shared the same experience, provided Sprouse with a unique bond that helped him navigate the challenges of a childhood immersed in the entertainment industry.
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