Featuring the misadventures of two teen stepbrothers, who couldn’t stand each other but had to learn to co-exist owing to their parents, the 2004 ‘Drake & Josh’ was an instant hit. Every character of the show left an edible mark on the viewers and therefore, even decades later it has a special place in the hearts of the audience.
However, as we speak of the characters of the show, do you remember that ‘Drake & Josh’ had two Hellens?
In 2004, actress
Yvette Nicole Brown
kicked off her role as
Helen
Dubois.
However, her stint was unexpectedly cut short after just three episodes when the role was recast with
Frances Callier
. This sudden switch left many fans puzzled, especially considering Brown’s swift return in the subsequent episode.
The reason behind this recasting debacle was revealed by Brown herself, shedding light on the behind-the-scenes drama. Brown had initially taken on the role of Helen as a guest star, but her commitment to ‘
The Big House
’ forced her to step away temporarily. As a result, producers opted to recast Helen rather than introduce a new character to explain her absence.
However, when ‘The Big House’ concluded its brief six-episode run, Brown became available once again. Seizing the opportunity, the producers brought her back to reprise her role as Helen, effectively reinstating her as a series regular for the remainder of the show.
Though the mystery behind two Helens got solved, there’s one question that is yet to be answered. Will ‘Drake & Josh’ air again or have another installment? The audience would love to see the show getting revived, but there isn’t any official announcement on the same.