Drake Bell and Josh Peck Reunite to Address Abuse Revelations and Industry Reform

The former Nickelodeon stars discuss Bell's abuse, their strained friendship, and the need for systemic changes in children's television on the 'Good Guys' podcast.

Drake Bell revealed on the 'Good Guys' podcast that he was sexually assaulted by dialogue coach Brian Peck at age 15, a key focus of the 'Quiet on Set' docuseries.
Josh Peck shared that he first learned of the abuse years later, after Bell described Brian Peck as 'a really bad guy.'
The two actors discussed how the abuse and its aftermath impacted their friendship during the filming of 'Drake & Josh.'
Josh Peck criticized the lack of protections for child actors during their time at Nickelodeon, citing inappropriate behavior and poor oversight on sets.
Bell expressed pride in the work he and Peck did on 'Drake & Josh,' despite the troubling revelations, and emphasized the importance of addressing systemic issues in the industry.

The Hollywood Reporter