The 'Zoey 101' Cast: Where Are They Now?

In celebration of the premiere of 'Zoey 102,' see what the cast of the original show has been up to since 'Zoey 101' wrapped in 2008

Zoey 101 was an instant hit when it premiered in 2005. The show followed the life of Zoey (Jamie Lynn Spears) as she learned to navigate through typical teen drama after enrolling in Pacific Coast Academy, a previously all-boys boarding school. The show ran for four seasons, and wrapped in 2008. In the years since, Nickelodeon has cut ties with controversial creator Dan Schneider and much of the cast has gone on to establish successful careers.

In early 2023, it was announced that Nickelodeon had started production on Zoey 102. The sequel, which will stream on Paramount+, will follow the Pacific Coast alumni as they reunite for a wedding. Spears will reprise her role as Zoey and will be joined by original cast members 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).

Ahead of the TV movie's July 27 release, Spears told Entertainment Tonight that getting the chance to step back into the role was a “pinch-me moment.”

"It's like I have to pinch myself because it's something we've worked on really hard for years to get, being patient to make sure it's right, putting the right things in place. And then it's like a dream come true,” she told the outlet. “It's this thing you've been talking about and working on and trying to bring to life."

She added: "The first day I walked on set, I was like, 'Oh my gosh, we really did it. We're here, we're doing it,' so it is surreal."

And reuniting with her old casemates, she said, was like a return to “our high school.”

"We grew up together and getting to do this again, we were crying when we wrapped because it felt so fulfilling,” she recalled. “But also, just one of those experiences that I don't think you could ever recreate. But we got to do that."

Ahead of the film's release, see what the original Zoey 101 stars have been up to since the show wrapped.

Jamie Lynn Spears as Zoey Brooks

Jamie Lynn Spears, then best known for being Britney Spears' little sister, played the main role from age 13 to 16, when the series ended. She gave birth to her daughter Maddie Briann, later that same year, though she has since clarified the show wasn't canceled due to her pregnancy

In the years following, she released an EP titled The Journey in 2014 and took a break from acting until 2020 when she joined the cast of Netflix's Sweet Magnolias.

In 2022, Spears released an autobiography, Things I Should Have Said, which included controversial anecdotes about her complicated relationship with her older sister. She most recently appeared in Fox's Special Forces, where, along with other celebrities, she was pushed to the limit competing in grueling physical tasks.

Spears was engaged to the father of her first child, Casey Aldridge, for two years, but the two broke off their engagement in 2010. She has since found love with Jamie Watson, whom she married in 2014; they welcomed a daughter, Ivey Joan Watson, in 2018.

She has kept in touch with her Zoey 101 cast over the years. The crew even appeared in her All That sketch in July 2020 where the castmates teamed up against the series' infamous bodyguard.

Erin Sanders as Quinn Pensky

After starring as Zoey's nerdy best friend Quinn, Erin Sanders went on to star as Camille in Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush and CBS's The Young and the Restless. Most recently, she performed in the 2020 horror film The Call.

The self-proclaimed "multi-hyphenate of your dreams," according to her Instagram bio, Sanders also works as a yoga and meditation instructor, leading classes over Zoom. She is currently dating music producer Adam Johan and will reprise her role as Quinn in Zoey 102.

Sean Flynn as Chase Matthews

Sean Flynn played Zoey's male best friend who was secretly in love with her and will return in the role for the reboot. Once his Nickelodeon days ended, Flynn continued his acting career, starring in Hatfields and McCoys: Bad Blood, Return of the Killer Shrews and The Last of Robin Hood.

He has since moved on to producing, working with production company Donatello Arm. He married his long time partner Lyndsey Monconduit in March 2022.

Matthew Underwood as Logan Reese

Matthew Underwood, who played Quinn's flirty rich boyfriend, stepped away from acting for nearly 10 years before returning in 2017 to work in a few TV movies, like The Golden Stars and The Magic Studio. He will return again for Zoey 102.

He was arrested twice in 2012: first for possession of marijuana, and then six months later for violating his probation. The actor has been quiet on social media, posting on Instagram for the first time since 2020 to announce his return to Pacific Coast Academy and his Zoey 101 family.

Victoria Justice as Lola Martinez

Though Victoria Justice won't be joining the upcoming film, the star's role as Zoey's new roommate in season two was a launching pad for a big career. She went on to star in her own Nickelodeon show Victorious, which produced icons like Ariana Grande and Elizabeth Gillies, from 2010 to 2013.

Following the end of the show, Justice moved onto the big screen, taking roles in Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List, The Outcasts and, most recently, the 2022 Netflix original film A Perfect Pairing. She also has released her own music as an independent artist, dropping a few singles including 2020's Treat Myself.

Justice has been linked with TikToker Evan Berger after the two posted from RiSE festival together in October 2022.

Christopher Massey as Michael Barret

Following his work as Chase's funny roommate in Zoey 101, Christopher Massey stepped away from the limelight and focused on family. The older brother of Disney alumnus Kyle Massey, Christopher had a daughter, Mariah, with Cassie Jackson in 2015 and dated her until 2017.

Massey was arrested for domestic violence in Las Vegas after allegedly pushing Jackson, but Jackson did not press charges. The Nickelodeon star then filed a restraining order against her mother, Shar Jackson, claiming she allegedly abused Mariah, but the case was dismissed a month later. He had two more children, Carter and Bella with Bria Miller, to whom he was engaged in 2020.

He appeared in a few episodes of various TV shows including Switched at Birth in 2012 and All That in 2020. Massey is returning for Zoey 102.

Paul Butcher as Dustin Brooks

Though Paul Butcher will not be reprising his role as Zoey's sweet younger brother in Zoey 102, he's had a few more brief stints in acting, including appearances in Avatar: The Last Airbender, King of the Hill and Destiny 7.

Butcher transitioned into a career in music, releasing a few singles, most recently "Horses."

Abby Wilde as Stacey Dillsen

Abby Wilde had recurring appearances in the later seasons of Zoey 101 as an unpopular girl who annoys the main crew. She didn't stray far from her roots in Nickelodeon, appearing in a few episodes of iCarly and one episode of Sam & Cat.

Wilde has since transitioned to a career on the stage, performing in various shows in N.Y.C. and will be rejoining her Zoey 101 cast for the new film.

Alexa Nikolas as Nicole Bristow

Alexa Nikolas, who played Zoey's ditzy, boy crazy best friend and roommate, left the show in 2006 after a rumored feud between her and Spears and will not be returning. She moved on to appear in episodes of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Supernatural, Criminal Minds, Mad Men and The Walking Dead. Her last on-screen appearance was in 2013.

Nikolas was married to Mike Milosh from 2012 to 2016; after their split, she accused him of sexually grooming and abusing her, which he has denied. She married Michael Gray in July 2021, and the two welcomed their daughter Nova in November 2020.

The actress has been vocal about her negative experiences at Nickelodeon, alleging the network didn't protect her from showrunner Schneider's predatory behavior. She founded an organization, Eat Predators, in part to help protect children from dangerous work environments.

Jack Salvatore as Mark del Figgalo

After his stint on Zoey 101 as Quinn's boring boyfriend, Jack Salvatore worked on an episode of The Secret Life of the American Teenager and five episodes of TV series 10 Things I Hate About You. He then transitioned to behind the scenes roles, working as the post production coordinator on series like Lukas Cage and The Punisher.

Salvatore married his girlfriend, Christine, in February 2021 and the two welcomed their first daughter Claire in September 2022. He will return as Mark in Zoey 102.

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