Drake Bell is stepping forward to address allegations that a dialogue coach sexually abused him during his teenage years on Nickelodeon. The actor is slated to appear in an upcoming ID documentary titled ‘Quiet on Set, ‘ which is set to premiere on March 17 and 18. Although Bell remains silent in the recently released teaser for the documentary, he is anticipated to delve into his experiences in the full release. ID’s announcement hints that Bell will discuss his interactions with Brian Peck, whom he encountered while filming ‘Drake & Josh’ in the early 2000s.
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According to TMZ, Brian Peck previously entered a no-contest plea in 2004 to charges involving lewd acts with a minor and oral copulation with a minor under 16. The extent to which Bell’s allegations are connected to Peck’s criminal case is yet to be clarified. Nonetheless, Bell’s forthcoming revelations are attracting significant attention, given his tumultuous personal history, including a conviction for child endangerment and public struggles with mental health issues.
Peck has also been referenced by former ‘Boy Meets World’ actors, who acknowledged knowing him in the past but did not make any specific misconduct allegations. The documentary ‘Quiet on Set’ is expected to feature testimonies from several former child actors, with Bell being among the first to accuse Peck publicly. The nature of Bell’s claims, particularly whether he will identify himself as a victim in Peck’s 2004 legal case, remains to be fully disclosed.
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As previously reported, the documentary will address the alleged claims of misconduct and abuse that former Nickelodeon child stars reportedly endured behind the scenes. The documentary will also address some former stars’ experiences with producer Dan Schneider and the allegations of abuse.