Pedophile who sexually abused Drake Bell displayed paintings of serial killer John Wayne Gacy, reveals new documentary (exclusive)

Former “All That” actor Kyle Sullivan says dialogue coach Brian Peck was a pen pal with the infamous “Killer Clown.”

Brian Peck, the former dialogue coach who was found guilty of sexually abusing former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell, owned a signed self-portrait of notorious serial killer John Wayne Gacy, which he displayed in front of another child star.

The revelation appeared in an upcoming ID docuseries. Peace on set: The dark side of children’s televisionPremiering March 17, the show exposes the price many former child actors say they paid for working long hours in an emotionally manipulative and sometimes sexually charged environment.

In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE, All that Actor Kyle Sullivan, then 14, tells how he saw Peck’s house from the inside, where there was a shrine, planet of monkeys and – most notably – a painting of a clown holding balloons that seemingly has nothing to do with the famous sci-fi franchise.

Sullivan says that when he asked Peck about the painting, the dialogue coach was excited.

“Brian turned the thing over and on the back it said, ‘For Brian, I hope you like the painting. All the best, your friend John Wayne Gacy,'” Sullivan recalls in the clip.

The former child star also said Peck owned a collection of letters he received from Gacy, who was known as the “Killer Clown” and raped and killed over 30 young men and boys in the 1970s.

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“Brian actually developed a pen pal relationship with John,” says Sullivan. “He had this stack of letters and photos of John Wayne Gacy in his nightstand next to his bed.”

“When we came across this revelation while filming this documentary, we were shocked,” said the series’ directors, Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz. “It raised many questions about power dynamics on and off set, and what dangers were hiding in plain sight. Exploring these dynamics and uncovering the secrets behind culture creation is at the heart of what we are trying to do with this series.” Peace on set.”

Bell, who is prominently featured in Peace on set, says Peck, whom he met on the set of The Amanda Show, became his manager after originally working with him as a dialogue trainer.

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The previous Drake and Josh The star says Peck has sexually abused him multiple times since he was 15.

“You know, every time I had an audition or had to work on dialogue or anything, I somehow ended up back at Brian’s house,” Bell says in Peace on set“And it just kept getting worse and worse and worse and worse and I was just trapped. I had no way out. The abuse was extensive and pretty brutal.”

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In connection with Bell’s case, Peck pleaded guilty in 2004 to performing oral sex on a minor under 16 and lewd acts with a 14- or 15-year-old. After serving 16 months in prison, he was required to register as a sex offender.

Bell says he began drinking heavily and using drugs as a result of the abuse. In 2021, Bell pleaded guilty to attempted child endangerment and distribution of harmful content following an online interaction with an underage fan. He was sentenced to two years’ probation and community service.

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Nickelodeon responded to Bell’s revelations in a statement to PEOPLE.

“Now that Drake Bell has revealed his identity as a plaintiff in the 2004 case, we are dismayed and saddened by the trauma he has endured, and we commend and support the strength it takes to come forward,” the statement said.

ID President Jason Sarlanis said in a statement: “Peace on set examines the complicated issues that power dynamics can bring into play in any given situation and seeks to foster deeper discussion and understanding of the dangers that can affect families.”

Peace on set: The dark side of children’s televisionis scheduled to air on March 17 and 18 over two nights from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.

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