Drake Bell Teases Unique 'Drake & Josh' Reboot with Josh Peck, Aiming for Fresh Comedy Format

August 18, 2024
Drake Bell Teases Unique 'Drake & Josh' Reboot with Josh Peck, Aiming for Fresh Comedy Format
  • Drake Bell has expressed interest in potentially rebooting his Nickelodeon sitcom 'Drake & Josh,' two decades after its premiere.

  • He and his former co-star Josh Peck have discussed a buddy comedy format for the reboot, rather than simply revisiting their original characters.

  • While they can still use their names as characters, Bell emphasized a desire to explore new comedic scenarios instead of replicating the original series.

  • In an interview, Bell stated that he prefers a unique project that feels special rather than following the trend of reboots currently popular in Hollywood.

  • He highlighted the importance of making the reboot special and different from the numerous reboots currently being produced.

  • This discussion follows the release of the docuseries 'Quiet on Set,' where Bell revealed he suffered abuse from dialogue coach Brian Peck during his time on Nickelodeon.

  • Despite initial speculation about tension due to Peck's delayed public response to the documentary, Bell confirmed they remain on good terms and that Peck has offered support.

  • Bell stated he has received incredible support from fans since the documentary's release, encouraging others to share their own stories with him.

  • Brian Peck pled no contest to the abuse charges and received a 16-month prison sentence, along with mandatory sex offender registration.

  • After 'Drake & Josh,' Bell focused on his music career and voice acting, while Peck appeared in various TV shows and films, including 'How I Met Your Father' and 'Oppenheimer.'

  • Nickelodeon has successfully revived several classic shows from the 1990s and 2000s with original casts, such as 'Good Burger,' 'Zoey 101,' and 'iCarly,' which starred Miranda Cosgrove from 'Drake & Josh.'

  • The original 'Drake & Josh' aired for four seasons from 2004 to 2007 and also featured Miranda Cosgrove as their sister Megan.

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