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THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Zoey 101' 15 years later

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Sean Flynn and Jamie Lynn Spears starred as Chase and Zoey, respectively, on "Zoey 101."Nickelodeon
  • "Zoey 101" premiered on Nickelodeon in 2005 and ended in 2008 after four seasons.

  • Many of the cast members continue to act, but some are less prominent in the spotlight.

  • Jamie Lynn Spears and her costars will return for a sequel film, releasing on Paramount+ on July 27.

Jamie Lynn Spears starred as the titular character, Zoey Brooks.

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Jamie Lynn Spears on "Zoey 101."Nickelodeon

Zoey was athletic and often misplaced her Pacific Coast Academy (PCA) dorm room key, so she wore it on a necklace.

 

Spears will reprise her role as Zoey for a movie sequel, "Zoey 102," set for release on Paramount+ on July 27, 2023.

Jamie Lynn Spears as Zoey Brooks in "Zoey 102."
Jamie Lynn Spears as Zoey Brooks in "Zoey 102."Dana Hawley/Paramount+

Spears currently stars on a Netflix show called "Sweet Magnolias." The series hit the streaming service on May 19, 2020, based on Sherryl Woods' book series. It got renewed for a third season in May 2022.

Many fans speculated that "Zoey 101" ended due to Spears' pregnancy at 16 years old. In a now-deleted Instagram post from 2019, the actress said that the show ended because her "contract was finished," not because she was pregnant.

In a 2020 cover story for Nylon, the actress said that she "didn't become pregnant until probably six months after we wrapped or something like that."

After her time on Nickelodeon, Spears switched her focus to singing, much like her older sister Britney Spears. She released country music, dropped an EP in 2014 titled "The Journey," and collaborated with her sister for a track called "Chillin' With You."

The "Zoey 101" alum also performed at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry and the 2017 CMA Music Festival. In addition, she participated in a tribute to Britney at the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards.

She returned to Nickelodeon in 2018 as a contestant on the show "Double Dare."

The actress gave birth to her first child with then-boyfriend Casey Aldridge, a daughter named Maddie Briann, in June 2008. Spears and Aldridge had an on-again, off-again relationship (including an engagement) but split in 2010.

She went on to marry Jamie Watson in March 2014 in Louisiana and give birth to a daughter named Ivey Joan four years later.

In 2017, Maddie had a near-fatal ATV accident. She recovered and Spears marked the "miracle anniversary" with a lengthy post shared on Instagram in February 2020.

In July 2020, the "Zoey 101" cast reunited for a sketch as part of the Nickelodeon show "All That."

In October of that year, several of the "Zoey 101" stars teamed up for a video that put a fresh spin on the show's "Follow Me" theme song, amid discussions about a revival.

The "Zoey 101" film sequel, titled "Zoey 102," was announced in mid-January 2023. It'll follow Zoey and her friends as they reunite for the wedding of Quinn and Logan, set in the present day.

Joining Spears are the following cast members from the original show: Erin Sanders (Quinn Pensky), Sean Flynn (Chase Matthews), Matthew Underwood (Logan Reese), Christopher Massey (Michael Barrett), Abby Wilde (Stacey Dillsen), and Jack Salvatore (Mark Del Figgalo).

Paul Butcher portrayed Dustin Brooks, Zoey's younger brother.

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Paul Butcher on "Zoey 101."Nickelodeon

His sibling often had to bail him out of tricky situations.

Butcher is now a musician.

Actor Paul Butcher in Los Angeles in December 2022.
Paul Butcher in December 2022.Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for YouTube

After "Zoey 101," Butcher guest-starred in "Criminal Minds" and appeared in shows like "MyMusic."

He's been releasing music since 2010, in addition to covers of tracks like "Mercy" by Shawn Mendes and "Love Yourself" by Justin Bieber.

Sean Flynn played Chase Matthews, Zoey's best friend who was in love with her since they first met.

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Sean Flynn on "Zoey 101."Nickelodeon

Chase met Zoey during her first day at PCA. They finally became a couple on the "Zoey 101" series finale.

Nowadays, Flynn works as a producer at an entertainment company called Donatello Arm.

Sean Flynn as Chase Matthews in the trailer for "Zoey 102."
Sean Flynn as Chase Matthews in the trailer for "Zoey 102."Paramount+

He also appears to be based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Post-"Zoey 101," Flynn appeared in movies like "The Last of Robin Hood" and "Return of the Killer Shrews."

He also slipped back into his Nickelodeon character for the 2015 web short "What Did Zoey Say?" He reunited with Christopher Massey (Michael) to unpack what Zoey said to Chase in her time capsule video from a prior episode.

Four years later, Flynn and the main cast members (sans Spears, who was filming a show at the time) met up and shared plenty of photos and videos on social media.

Flynn got engaged to Lyndsey Monconduit in December 2020 and got married in March 2022.

He'll return for the upcoming "Zoey 101" movie.

 

Matthew Underwood starred as Logan Reese, an arrogant rich kid at PCA.

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Matthew Underwood on "Zoey 101."Nickelodeon

Chase and Michael were his best friends and roommates.

Underwood is now a filmmaker.

Matthew Underwood as Logan Reese in the trailer for "Zoey 102."
Matthew Underwood as Logan Reese in the trailer for "Zoey 102."Paramount+

He's directed and starred in a bunch of shorts and TV movies like "The Unicorn Sisters," "The Alien," and "The Golden Stars." "Zoey 101" costar Flynn also costarred in some of Underwood's aforementioned projects.

Underwood's Instagram is filled with photos of him on film sets and snaps of him and his "Zoey 101" costars.

In April 2012, the actor was arrested on a charge of possession of drugs in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Police also found him in a bedroom with a 17-year-old girl.

Months later, Underwood was charged with violating probation after being seen at a hookah lounge that he co-owned.

In 2017, the star made headlines after he rescued a baby that was found in a crashed car with two adults who allegedly overdosed on heroin.

Underwood will reprise his "Zoey 101" role for the Paramount+ sequel film.

Christopher Massey played Michael Barret, another friend of Zoey and Chase.

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Christopher Massey on "Zoey 101."Nickelodeon

Michael was a good friend who also enjoyed playing the flute when he wasn't on the basketball court.

Massey is now a musician and father.

Matthew Underwood as Logan Reese, Erin Sanders as Quinn Pensky, and Christopher Massey as Michael Barret in the trailer for "Zoey 102."
Christopher Massey as Michael Barret in the trailer for "Zoey 102."Paramount+

He's released R&B tracks like "Get a Bag" and dropped two albums in 2019 called "Heartbreak Ave" and "Centralia Love." Another album, titled "Fallen Star," was released in 2022.

Massey also appeared in an episode of "Celebrity Family Feud" in 2017 with famous brother Kyle Massey (from Disney Channel's "That's So Raven").

In 2016, the actor was arrested on charges of domestic violence against then-girlfriend Cassalei Jackson.

Massey shares two children, a daughter named Bella and a son named Carter, with Bria Miller. The actor also has a daughter named Mariah with Jackson.

Massey will appear in the "Zoey 101" sequel film.

Erin Sanders portrayed Quinn Pensky, one of Zoey's book-smart friends with a love for science.

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Erin Sanders on "Zoey 101."Nickelodeon

At the start of the series, Quinn and Logan despised each other. Later, they secretly began dating.

After "Zoey 101," Sanders starred on another popular Nickelodeon show, "Big Time Rush."

Erin Sanders as Quinn Pensky in the trailer for "Zoey 102."
Erin Sanders as Quinn Pensky in the trailer for "Zoey 102."Paramount+

She played Camille Roberts, an aspiring actress and love interest of Logan.

Sanders also guest-starred on shows like "Mad Men," "Castle," and "CSI: Miami." In 2014, she portrayed Traci Scott in the Lifetime movie "Guilty at 17." You may have also seen her on the miniseries "Six Degrees of Separation."

Sanders will reprise her role as Quinn for the "Zoey 101" sequel film.

She teaches yoga classes via livestream, too. You can follow her on Instagram here.

Alexa Nikolas starred as Nicole Bristow, who was easily distracted by boys.

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Alexa Nikolas on "Zoey 101."Nickelodeon

Because of that, she was sent to an all-girls boarding school at the end of season two.

Nikolas has mostly stayed out of the spotlight in recent years, but uses her platform for activism.

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Alexa Nikolas in a video posted on her Instagram in April 2020.Alexa Nikolas/Instagram

After leaving "Zoey 101," the actress guest-starred on shows like "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody," "Supernatural," and "Criminal Minds." Her last roles were in 2013 episodes of "Mad Men" and "The Walking Dead."

Nikolas was previously married to musician Mike Milosh.

She's now in a relationship with Michael Gray and the couple welcomed their first child together, named Nova Tíma Vespertine, in November 2020.

After fellow Nickelodeon star Jennette McCurdy released a memoir, in which she wrote about negative experiences as a child star on the set of "iCarly," Nikolas led a protest outside the network's studio in Burbank, California in August 2022. She held up a sign that read, "Nickelodeon didn't protect me," and said: "I did not feel safe around Dan Schneider while I was working at Nickelodeon."

Nikolas, who leads an organization called Eat Predators, has continued to speak out about sexual misconduct and abuse in Hollywood. She's specifically spoken about being bullied by costars on the set of "Zoey 101" and having uncomfortable experiences with show creator Dan Schneider on podcasts like "Real Pod" and "Vulnerable with Christy Carlson Romano."

When the "Zoey 101" film sequel was announced, Nikolas took to social media to voice her disapproval, saying: "Do NOT support a network that can't even take accountability especially when it comes to CHILDREN. That is beyond low…"

"Eat Predators will def be rolling up to @paramountplus," she added.

You can follow her on Instagram here.

Kristin Herrera portrayed Dana Cruz, Zoey and Nicole's original roommate.

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Kristin Herrera on "Zoey 101."Nickelodeon

She left the show after season one, ditching California so she could be part of an exchange student program in Paris.

 

Herrera's last role was on the show "General Hospital."

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Kristin Herrera in a photo shared on her Instagram.Kristin Herrera/Instagram

She played Lourdes Del Torro in episodes that aired in 2008. However, Herrera joined her "Zoey 101" costars for a reunion on "All That."

Based on her Instagram, which is now private, Herrera travels quite a bit these days and has visited destinations like Hawaii and Greece.

In March 2020, Herrera revealed that she was engaged to Daniel Novak. The couple welcomed their first child in May 2022 and got married in October of that year.

Victoria Justice joined the show during season two as Lola Martinez.

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Victoria Justice on "Zoey 101."Nickelodeon

She replaced Dana as Zoey and Nicole's new roommate. Lola had big dreams of becoming an actress.

After "Zoey 101," Justice landed her own Nickelodeon show called "Victorious."

Victoria Justice in May 2022.
Victoria Justice in May 2022.Chris Pizzello/AP

The show, which also starred Ariana Grande, lasted for four seasons between 2010 and 2013. She virtually reunited with the whole cast in March 2020.

Justice also guest-starred on Nickelodeon shows like "iCarly" and "True Jackson, VP." Once "Victorious" ended, she starred on a short-lived MTV thriller series called "Eye Candy," based on a book from R. L. Stine.

Justice played Janet Weiss in the TV remake of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"  and guest-starred on shows like "Man With a Plan," "Queen America," and "American Housewife."

In 2019, she starred alongside "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" actress Lana Condor in the coming-of-age movie "Summer Night."

During her Nickelodeon days, Justice released some solo tracks. In 2020, the actress and singer confirmed that she'll be releasing more music.

Her comeback single, "Treat Myself," was released in December 2020. Another single called "Stay" was released the following year.

In recent years, Justice has starred in movies like the thriller "Trust," the comedy "Afterlife of the Party," and the rom-com "A Perfect Pairing."

She's not expected to return for the upcoming "Zoey 101" sequel movie.

Austin Butler joined "Zoey 101" during the final season as James Garrett, Zoey's love interest.

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Austin Butler on "Zoey 101."Nickelodeon

He became Logan and Michael's roommate after Chase left. James and Zoey briefly dated but split during the series finale.

Butler has received awards show recognition for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in director Baz Luhrmann's biopic, "Elvis."

Actor Austin Butler holding his award at the 2023 Golden Globes.
Austin Butler at the 2023 Golden Globes.Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

"Elvis" also stars Tom Hanks and was released in June 2022. Butler won a Golden Globe for role as the famed musician in January 2023. He was also nominated for a Critics Choice Award and a SAG Award.

After "Zoey 101," Butler starred in several shows, including "Ruby and the Rockits," "Life Unexpected," and "Switched at Birth." He also appeared on "The Carrie Diaries," the prequel to HBO's "Sex and the City," and the fantasy series "The Shannara Chronicles."

You may have also seen Butler on shows like "Arrow" and "CSI: NY."

In 2019, the actor starred as Jack in "The Dead Don't Die" and Tex Watson in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood."

Butler was also in a relationship with former Disney Channel star Vanessa Hudgens, but they split after nine years together. He's currently dating model Kaia Gerber.

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