Drake Bell, Josh Peck Reminisce About Amanda Bynes' Impact

During a recent episode of the Good Guys podcast, Drake Bell and Josh Peck reminisced about their time with Amanda Bynes on Nickelodeon's The Amanda Show, where they praised her remarkable talent. Bell referred to Bynes as an idol and described her as a 'dynamite force of nature,' likening her influence to that of iconic performers like Carol Burnett. Peck echoed Bell's sentiments, emphasizing Bynes' positive character despite her public struggles with mental health and a past conservatorship. The actors shared that they have sporadically kept in touch with Bynes, noting a brief reconnection in 2017 when Bell reached out after seeing news about her. Bell and Peck's reflections highlight the lasting impact Bynes had on their careers and their admiration for her as a performer. Bynes, now 38, remains largely out of the public eye following her departure from Hollywood around 2010 after facing personal challenges.