Jerry Trainor Says He Went ‘Nuclear’ In His ‘Drake and Josh’ Audition for Crazy Steve: ‘The Rest is History’

Jerry Trainor went all out for the role of Crazy Steve in "Drake and Josh," even though he was replaced at auditions. He jumped at an opportunity to rush fill the part after being fired, surprising casting directors who wanted more intensity from him than his calm demeanor suggested during a subtext-laden audition. Trainor later played the character as "calm" before exploding in public performances, eventually taking over and leaving a lasting impact on the show. He also appeared in another Nickelodeon staple, playing the eccentric brother of internet icon Carly Shay.