'We’ve ever sat down and talked'– Drake Bell breaks down during podcast reunion with Josh Peck

Drake Bell tears up during first reunion with Josh Peck since documentary 'Quiet on Set', reflecting upon experience.

Drake Bell and Josh Peck reunited publicly for the first time since the release of the 2024 documentary Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. The two former Drake & Josh co-stars opened up about their experiences as child actors during an upcoming episode of Peck’s podcast, Good Guys, which he co-hosts with Ben Soffer.

In a preview shared with People magazine, Bell and Peck reflected on their childhood stardom and the challenges that came with it, including the pressures of growing up in the public eye. Peck shared his perspective on the emotional toll of their roles, revealing that he felt an obligation to protect the show's legacy while acknowledging the difficult experiences they went through as young actors.

One of the more poignant moments in the podcast comes when Bell speaks about the trauma he endured, having previously disclosed his sexual assault by his dialogue coach, Brian Peck (no relation to Josh), in the Quiet on Set documentary. The podcast episode also touches on Josh’s own struggles with weight loss and sobriety, acknowledging the complexities of their shared history.

The pair discussed how they were treated like adults during their time on the show, with limited space to experience their formative years. "I can’t imagine losing those formative years," said Good Guys producer Olivia Meade. The episode marks the first time the two have publicly addressed the revelations from the documentary, including Bell’s emotional response to the past.

 

 

 

 

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Looking ahead, Bell expressed a desire to work with Peck again, saying he would love to revisit Drake & Josh in a new context. "My dream is to do something like Curb Your Enthusiasm," he remarked, hinting at a possible project with Peck in the future. Part 1 of the podcast will drop on March 24, followed by part two on March 27.