The land of showbiz and the entertainment industry might seem like a glorious fantasy land on the outside but is just as crazier and destructive on the inside. When it comes to child actors, the landscape is even harder to navigate. And Quiet on Set, the recent shocking docuseries about the sets of Nickelodeon proves just how troubling the environment was.
The docuseries also have numerous allegations against Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider. After his close relationship with actress Amanda Bynes caught the attention of fans, many showed their support to the former child actress.
Quiet on Set Makes Some Shocking Revelations
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is not only a bombshell revelation but also depicts what child actors and women on film and TV sets have had to face for years. Containing numerous absolutely appalling details, the docuseries have many fans to view their favorite Nickelodeon series in a new light (via Today.com).
Detailing the many incidents of s*xual abuse, p*dophilia, and s*xism that also led to arrests, jail time, lawsuits, and firings, the series’ most horrifying claims have been about Dan Schneider. The megaproducer who produced several hit TV shows like The Amanda Show, Drake & Josh, iCarly, etc, Schneider parted ways with the network after an investigation involving claims of s*xual misconduct in 2018 (via The New York Times).
Among the many allegations, his relationship with child actress Amanda Bynes has caught the most attention. The actress quit acting back in 2010 and has since led a very troubled and turbulent life that even involved conservatorship and psychiatric hold (via Today.com).
Editor Karyn Finley Thompson stated regarding their relationship in the series (via EW),
“I definitely saw Amanda being very close physically with Dan. There were many times that I saw Amanda sitting behind him hugging him, or like giving him a neck massage or whatever. Dan and Amanda had a close relationship, and I didn’t think anything different than that.”
The docuseries also featured a clip of Schneider sitting in a hot tub with a 16-year-old bikini-clad Bynes during the shoot of The Amanda Show. Many cast and crew members also mentioned how Bynes apparently became the favorite of the controversial ex-Nickelodeon producer (see Mirror.co.uk).
Fans Show Support To Amanda Bynes After Quiet on Set Disclosures
Acting since the age of 7, Amanda Bynes has been in numerous well-known movies like What a Girl Wants and She’s The Man. Yet the former actress has since led a volatile life due to her mental struggles and drug addiction (see USA Today).
After the countless claims of her close relationship with Dan Schneider and his even allegedly trying to get her emancipated from her parents (see Vulture), Quiet on Set’s many disclosures led the fans of the actress to show support for her on the internet.
lord please take all of amanda bynes suffering and give it to dan schneider brian peck all the people who defended brian peck in court all the other freaks at nickelodeon taran killam james marsden the ned’s declassified cast brian robbins disney channel jason handy
— milk emoji (@milkylewinsky) March 19, 2024
#Amandabynes#QuietOnSet
I hope Amanda bynes recovers from all that trauma. She deserves all the happiness ♥️ pic.twitter.com/bPZsWUiIkC— Luvtunes✨ (@Luvtunes2) March 19, 2024
I love Amanda Bynes so much… this is so fucking heartbreaking and she deserves the world 😭😭💔#QuietOnSet
— Andrew! (Red “Pop” Version) (@realandrewdawn) March 19, 2024
You failed Amanda Bynes, @Nickelodeon. You failed Drake Bell and so many other kids. Shame on you. SHAME ON YOU. #QuietOnSet
— Mickey. 🇵🇸 (@StOlafsFinest_) March 19, 2024
Nickelodeon HOW DARE YOU! I feel for all the victims involved but what you did to Amanda Bynes and how you made her seem to the public is UNREAL!!! We don’t know the half of it yet but Nickelodeon and Dan Schneider count your days! #QuietOnSet 💔 pic.twitter.com/bWWLv85IXP
— ARTPOP ACT II (@ARTPOPACT2daily) March 19, 2024
i just wanna hug amanda bynes idk it feels like she needs one
— 🖤 (@badjawnrhai) March 19, 2024
While the docuseries continues to make headlines leading to more utterly baffling revelations, fans sincerely hope that Amanda Bynes and all the victims get justice someday soon.
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV can be streamed on Max.
