Drake And Josh Are Willing To Do A Reboot, According To Drake Bell

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After several years of a tense friendship between actors Drake Bell and Josh Peck, who were once child stars, they’ve made up. In fact, Bell has hinted at the possibility of a comeback project together.

Warning: This article discusses sensitive topics that some readers may find triggering.

A Reunion After Almost 20 Years

The television show titled “Drake & Josh” was a comedy series produced by Nickelodeon and aired from 2004 to 2007 for four seasons. Despite its hilarious content, it’s been reported that there were substantial problems off-screen which eventually caused tension among the lead actors.

In a similar vein to shows such as “Victorious” and “iCarly,” it was Dan Schneider who both created and oversaw their production. Regrettably, it has been revealed that Schneider engaged in harassment, sexualization, and discrimination towards employees on set, even minors – these problems are highlighted in the documentary “Quiet on Set.

Regrettably, it wasn’t just one person exhibiting such behavior. Actor and dialogue coach Brian Peck, who is unrelated to Josh Peck, was also accused of sexually abusing Drake Bell. He was arrested for this in 2003 and served a sentence of 16 months in prison. At the time, it was necessary to keep Bell’s identity as a victim confidential due to his minor status. It wasn’t until the release of “Quiet on Set” that he openly discussed this abuse publicly.

Bell grappled with persistent mental health challenges and encountered multiple legal issues, eventually seeking treatment in a recovery center during the production of “Quiet on Set.” Similarly, Josh Peck underwent alcohol rehabilitation at the age of twenty-one.

It’s possible that their professional obligations alongside personal mental health issues led to a growing distance between the two actors, or it could simply be a matter of drifting apart naturally – once the show wrapped up, they seemed hardly involved with each other. However, it’s worth noting that after the release of “Quiet on Set,” Peck reached out to Bell in private to offer support during this period.

For the first time in public since 2025, they had an extended chat during Peck’s podcast “Good Guys” in March. In this conversation, they delved into the set issues and their estrangement. Since then, Bell has shared his thoughts on the prospect of a revival for their popular show “Drake & Josh”.

Is A Drake & Josh Reboot Coming?

During a chat with E!’s The Rundown, Drake Bell was inquired about the prospect of a revival for the show, Drake & Josh. Here’s what he had to say about it:

In other words: In an interview on The Rundown from E!, Drake Bell discussed whether there might be a comeback for the television series, Drake & Josh. This is his take on the matter:

We would love to do something. There’s been talk throughout the years – especially when all the reboots were coming back. – Drake Bell

Furthermore, the actor has a plan for the initial scene of the remake: He envisions it beginning with him attempting to recruit Josh by asking if he’s interested in joining the remake, only to have Josh initially decline the offer.

Essentially, the key players are likely committed, but numerous details remain undecided – such as who’ll produce the project, its theme, which original cast members might reappear, whether new characters will join, and so forth.

It’s plausible that iCarly has been revived since it was an established Nickelodeon show from Dan Schneider. If Miranda Cosgrove and Jerry Trainor were open to reprising their roles in a new version of iCarly, they might also consider taking on their characters Megan Parker and “Crazy Steve” from Drake & Josh again.

How do you feel about getting these former child actors back together again? Would it excite you if there was a comeback for the show “Drake & Josh“?

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2025-03-28 01:39