The Evolution of The "Phineas and Ferb" Characters Over the Years

How The Stars' Relationships With the Characters/Show Have Evolved

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ASHLEY TISDALE: I think for me, you know, Candace is-- is really crazy. And so I was a little nervous, just because we hadn't played the characters for a couple of years, that I was like coming back into this, I was like, oh my gosh, am I going to be able to find like, Candace's crazy? And I did, because I'm a little crazy myself. [LAUGHTER]

But-- but yeah, I think there is something-- I think whenever you play a character, there is something, you know, obviously you put yourself into it in some way. And I love the freedom with animation specifically, especially the freedom that Dan and Swampy have given, I think, all of us, is that we get to be really creative and get to go places. And then they pick what they like, and so-- yeah, I was a little nervous.

But-- and I-- my voice has gone, like, lower as I've gotten older. But again, like, my-- my character's voice isn't like Alyson's, so, you know, I had-- I don't have to, like-- it is hard to sing though, sometimes, as Candace, because I am an artist and I-- I sing my own music. So I--

GIBSON JOHNS: Tough for sure.

ASHLEY TISDALE: [INAUDIBLE] where like, Candace is like-- has a lot of, like-- you know, it's-- she's exhausting. [LAUGHTER] So it's just a lot of energy.

GIBSON JOHNS: Alyson, what about for you? I mean, you-- again, you just flawlessly went into that. But, you know, how-- the voice is easy for you, but what about just, like, for your character over the years? Like, talking about your evolution with that.

ALYSON STONER: Yes, I think I've really grown in admiration and respect for the creators and the animators, because, in many ways, all of our characters are somewhat aspirational. Like someone who is always inventive and always optimistic. People who are natural-born leaders. There are so many really lovable, inspiring elements, but it's done in such a natural and fun way that you feel like it's just, you know, a camaraderie between a bunch of friends who are having the best summer that they can.

But when you actually look at, like, the inner workings of the show, there are a lot of really important, valuable perspectives on how to approach challenges, how to solve problems, you know, between friends or with the world. And I'm like, this actually is sort of a microcosm of how we all ought to approach everything we're going through together. And I feel like the heartbeat of the show is-- can sort of spearhead the attitude and approach that I want to take with how we're all kind of transitioning in our own real lives as well.