The Stanley Dynamic
GenreSitcom
CameraMulti-camera
CreatorKen Cuperus[1]
WriterKen Cuperus
DirectorDavid Winning
Steve Wright
StarringCharles Vandervaart
Madison Ferguson
Kate Hewlett
Michael Barbuto
VoicesTaylor Abrahamse
Theme music composerIan LeFeuvre
ComposerIan LeFeuvre
Producer
  • Matt Kippen
  • Cole Bastedo
EditorJeff Geisel
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish
Num seasons2
Num episodes52
LocationToronto, Ontario, Canada
Animator9 Story Media Group
CompanyAmaze Film + Television
Nelvana
YTV Originals
NetworkYTV
First airedMarch 19, 2015
Last airedApril 20, 2016

The Stanley Dynamic is a Canadian live-action/animated sitcom that premiered on YTV on March 19, 2015. The series stars Charles Vandervaart, Taylor Abrahamse, Madison Ferguson, Kate Hewlett, and Michael Barbuto.[2] The show was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Writing in a Children's or Youth Program or Series.[3] It was also a finalist at the 2016 Cynopsis Kids imagination Awards for Best New Series and won honorable mention in two categories.[4]

Premise

The series revolves around Larry and his animated twin brother Luke as they make their way through high school, as well as the rest of the Stanley family, including Lori, Luke and Larry's genius little sister; Lane, their cartoonist father; and Lisa, their caterer mother.

Characters

Main

  • (voiced by Taylor Abrahamse) is the animated younger twin brother of Larry Stanley and older brother to Lori Stanley. He's the only animated character in the family, though this is rarely acknowledged by the others.[5] He enjoys LARP-ing (Live-Action Role Playing), and is shown to be bad at sports. He's able to stretch his limbs and is very flexible, though it's painful to do so. He's also able to change his clothes quickly simply by spinning quickly.
  • (portrayed by Charles Vandervaart) is the live-action older twin brother of Luke Stanley and older brother to Lori Stanley. He's a member of the school football team, an attention seeker, and is shown to not understand many things, especially sarcasm and irony.[6] He was named after his grandfather although he despises his full name.
  • (Madison Ferguson) is the genius little sister of Luke and Larry Stanley. She's shown to be the smartest of the family. She's passionate for entomology, and loves to take advantage of her two older brothers.[7]
  • (Kate Hewlett) is the mother of Luke, Larry, and Lori Stanley, as well as a caterer at the Brockdale Community Centre.[8]
  • (Michael Barbuto) is the father of Luke, Larry, and Lori Stanley, as well as a cartoonist.[7]

Recurring

  • (Josette Jorge) is the administrator of the Brockdale Community Centre.[9] who has a sense of humor to the others of the brockadale community center, in "The Stanley Hypnotist" She was hypnotized by Luke using his powers of Hypnosis to act like a Chicken.
  • (Bill Turnbull) is the caretaker of the Brockdale Community Centre.
  • (Chelsea Clark) is the love interest of Luke and Larry. (season 1)[10]
  • (Isaiah Lee) is Larry's friend on the football team.
  • (Eliana Jones) is Luke and Larry's friend and neighbor who's the athletic director at the Brockdale Community Centre.
  • (Michael Gross) is the grandfather of Luke, Larry, and Lori Stanley, and Lisa Stanley's father. Larry is named after him.
  • (Natalie Ganzhorn) is a schoolmate of Luke and Larry.
  • (Graeme Jokic) is a schoolmate of Luke and Larry.
  • (Tamina Pollack-Paris) is Darnell's sister who has a crush on Larry. (season 2)

Guest appearances

Notes

  1. ^ Surname incorrectly given as "Parker" in reference.

References

  1. ^ Sonya Davidson (February 27, 2017). "The Stanley Dynamic sees Ken Cuperus go from sketch-comedy to TV sitcom". Toronto Guardian. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
  2. ^ Greg David (March 19, 2015). "Groundbreaking Stanley Dynamic Bounds Onto YTV". TV, Eh?. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
  3. ^ "The Stanley Dynamic". Corus. May 13, 2017. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  4. ^ ""2016 Kids !magination Awards – Results – Cynopsis". Cynopsis. May 13, 2017. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  5. ^ Katie Balie (September 24, 2014). "Adventures in multi-cam:The Stanley Dynamic". Playback. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  6. ^ "Orangeville resident a star of The Stanley Dynamic on YTV". Orangeville Citizen. March 11, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  7. ^ Maija Hoggett (March 16, 2015). "Alliston girl lands role in YTV sitcom". Simcoe. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  8. ^ James Matthews (February 27, 2017). "Orangeville's Tiny Tim grows up and hits the small screen". Orangeville Banner. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  9. ^ Marisa Roque (February 25, 2017). "Fil-Canadian shines in TV sitcom "The Stanley Dynamic"". Inquirer. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
  10. ^ Freeman, Molly (January 14, 2016). "The 'Degrassi: Next Class' Cast Adds 5 Newcomers To The Students We Already Know". Bustle. Retrieved June 25, 2017.
  11. ^ Jancelewicz, Chris (March 22, 2017). "Kate and Dave Hewlett, sister and brother team, reunite on 'The Stanley Dynamic'". Global News. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  12. ^ David, Greg (January 24, 2017). "The Stanley Dynamic Returns to YTV With New Season Beginning February 27". TV, Eh?. Retrieved May 13, 2017.