"Former Child Stars Speak Out Against Abuse Allegations on Set"
Former child stars Drake Bell, Giovonnie Samuels, and Bryan Hearne defended the parents of child actors, emphasizing the need for on-set caretakers to support young performers emotionally. They also discussed the Looking Ahead program and the challenges faced by inexperienced parents navigating the entertainment industry. The panel event followed a screening of Quiet on Set, a docuseries that shed light on allegations of racism, sexism, sexual harassment, and verbal abuse on sets overseen by producer Dan Schneider. Schneider responded to the series, expressing regret and acknowledging the need for apologies.
