Drake Bell Open to New Collaboration with Josh Peck, But Not a Reboot of Drake & Josh

In a recent interview, Drake Bell expressed his willingness to collaborate with his former Nickelodeon co-star Josh Peck, despite the recent release of the docuseries "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV," which highlighted Bell's experiences of sexual abuse as a child actor. While Bell is enthusiastic about the idea of working together again, he clarified that he does not envision a traditional reboot of their iconic sitcom, "Drake & Josh." Bell emphasized the importance of creating something unique rather than following the trend of reboots. “If we’re going to do something, it should be more special,” he stated, suggesting that a new project should not simply replicate their previous roles. Instead, he proposed the idea of exploring different comedic avenues, potentially in the form of buddy comedies that would surprise audiences. The docuseries marked a significant moment for Bell, as it was the first time he publicly addressed the sexual abuse he endured at the hands of Amanda Show dialogue coach Brian Peck. He acknowledged the challenges of discussing such sensitive topics, expressing concern over public reaction and the potential aftermath of sharing his story. Bell and Peck starred together in "Drake & Josh" from 2004 to 2007, and following the documentary's release, Bell shared on TikTok that Peck had reached out to him, indicating a supportive dialogue between the two.