Entertainment fans are buzzing with excitement over the upcoming ‘Friends’ reunion, and even actor Matthew Perry has given us a glimpse behind the curtain. The iconic sitcom from the ’90s is preparing for a unique filming experience that isn’t quite a reboot. As reported by Morning Daily, David Schwimmer recently graced The Graham Norton Show, where he shared thrilling news that the long-awaited reunion will commence filming next week in Los Angeles. Since then, fans have been sharing images of the set on social media.
Much like Ross’s memorable attempt to impress with a small gift basket, Schwimmer has offered fans a tiny preview of what to expect. He noted that viewers won’t see Ross, Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Chandler, and Joey in their usual roles. “I’ll be myself. I’ll be David,” Schwimmer clarified regarding the unscripted special. “We’re not in character … we’re all ourselves, the real people.”
When asked if he’d prepared for filming by rewatching the series, Schwimmer admitted, “You know, it’s really funny. I should have been doing that … But I haven’t been able to bring myself to catch up on the 236 episodes.” He added with a laugh, “I guess I need to watch a lot over the next five days.”
Producers and cast members have consistently emphasized that there’s no desire for an in-character reunion. Co-creator Marta Kauffman previously remarked, “What was at the heart of the show is done. And let’s be honest, it’s 20 years later. Nobody looks like they did then.”
Schwimmer teased a mysterious aspect of the filming: “There is one section, I don’t want to give away — where we all read something.” Co-star Lisa Kudrow echoed similar sentiments on Rob Lowe’s podcast, stating, “It’s not, like, a scripted thing. We’re not portraying our characters. It’s us getting together, which just doesn’t happen a lot.”
The internet has exploded with excitement over recent pictures from the set, and Matthew Perry even shared a now-deleted behind-the-scenes photo, humorously captioning it, “Seconds before eating a makeup brush. Not to mention reuniting with my Friends.”
Kudrow reassured fans about the cast’s long-awaited reunion, saying, “We all knew it then, and know it now, that that was such a unique situation … We’re just really grateful.” The special, originally slated for release last May alongside HBO Max, faced delays due to the pandemic. Schwimmer had stated, “We’ll do it when we all determine it’s safe to do so.”
Filming was postponed indefinitely in August due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, but the ‘Friends’ reunion special is expected to air later this year on HBO Max.
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The highly anticipated ‘Friends’ reunion is set to film soon, with David Schwimmer and the cast sharing insights about their upcoming unscripted special. Excitement continues to build as fans share behind-the-scenes glimpses, and the show promises a genuine reunion of the original cast members as themselves.
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