Variety
Jerry Trainor Says He Went ‘Nuclear’ In His ‘Drake and Josh’ Audition for Crazy…
Jerry Trainor went all out in the audition for his breakout role of Crazy Steve on the Nickelodeon classic 'Drake and Josh.'
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Jerry Trainor's Unexpected 'Crazy Steve' Audition: A Hilarious Tale
Jerry Trainor Recounts Hilarious 'Crazy Steve' Audition Story At GalaxyCon, actor Jerry Trainor, known for his roles in "Drake & Josh" and "iCarly," shared a surprising story about his audition for the role of Crazy Steve. Initially, the role had been filled, but Trainor received a call for a last-minute audition. "It had already been cast," Trainor explained, "But they had a rush audition." The unexpected opportunity led to a memorable experience. During the audition, the casting director kept asking him to go "bigger" and "crazier." Trainor's performance clearly impressed the director. "Oh my god, can you go bigger?" the director exclaimed, according to Trainor. He added, "I can go nuclear!" This led to Trainor landing the role. Trainor's story is a reminder that success in show business can sometimes come from unexpected turns and a willingness to embrace the unexpected.
The Hollywood Reporter
Jerry Trainor Details How He Went “Nuclear” to Land Crazy Steve Role on ‘Drake …
The actor appeared on the hit Nickelodeon show starring Drake Bell and Josh Peck.
