Since the last episode of the hit series Friends aired in May 2004, rumors have been flying around as to if and when a reunion would happen. Over the years, there have been reports that some of the actors didn't want to be part of a reunion, at least, not for a while. None of these reports were properly confirmed. However, this week comes the confirmation that David Schwimmer, who played the character of Ross, will not take part in a Friends reunion if there ever is one.The Sun reports that the actor, who was in London for the premiere of his movie Run Fat Boy Run, told the press that if he was asked to take part in a reunion, he would say no. Schwimmer adds "It was ten years ago - and it's time to move on." The actor also announced that, at this point, none of the cast and producers had been approached for a potential reunion.
Personally, even if I'm an avid Friends fan (I probably watched every episode at least 10 times each), I think they should wait a few more years before thinking of a reunion. I would like to see a "Friends: 10 Years Later" type of event. The actors should also be given a few more years to do other projects before being asked to return to Central Perk.
What do you think of this news? Should there be a Friends reunion at all? Would you watch a reunion without Schwimmer?
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9-06-2007 @ 11:36AM
Aaron said...
Look man, Schwimmer has a lot on his table, he's moved on! I'm sure he'd love to do Friends again, but he's been so busy fielding his countless leading role gigs that he can barely breathe! The guy has risen SO FAR BEYOND his meager role on Friends, I don't know why anyone would expect him to go back to little league on this. Seriously.
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9-06-2007 @ 11:37AM
Anna S. said...
Personally, I find sitcom reunion specials to be cheesy and somewhat sad. I loved Friends, and still do, which is all the more reason I can live without a reunion... especially if the entire cast is not on board.
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9-06-2007 @ 11:44AM
J said...
I am a loyal Friends fan, and even suffered through almost 2 seasons of Joey, but I think they should definitely wait until at least the show has been off 10 years before revisiting it. Maybe at that point the cast would be more inclined to accept an offer of a reunion special, since they would all be around 50 at that time and likely not as in demand in Hollywood.
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9-06-2007 @ 11:48AM
Ryan said...
10 years seems like a good time to wait. And trust me in 10 years Schwimmer will be more than willing to do it.
Also a Friends reunion without Ross? Ha! Those Ross/Ranchel fanatics will DIE.
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9-06-2007 @ 11:48AM
khamel said...
Schwimmer is waiting ten years until he can do a remake of Band of Brothers which was the only good thing hes ever done in his life (and it was only good because hes good at being bad). Its always sad when actors who were huge hits and then never did anything again claim they have moved on. You will always be Ross, just learn to live with it.
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9-06-2007 @ 11:59AM
Jen said...
I agree with Anna S. Most reunion shows are cheesy - they don't stick with the system the show previously used, they'll throw in too many flashbacks, try to cram in all the same jokes they used before.. I just don't think it would work.
But IF they ever do.. then yes it would be weird without Ross - it would be pointless and add to the lame-y cheesiness that the reunion show would have anyway. Pfft. Leave it be.
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9-06-2007 @ 12:07PM
Jeff N. said...
We don't need a Friends reunion.
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9-06-2007 @ 12:08PM
Chris said...
Maybe they could kill off Ross and bring in Ted McGinley as Ross/Monica's cousin?
Anyway, why would anyone want to see a reunion show? Let the show ride off in to the sunset and be remembered for what it was. Any reunion show would only be disappointing. These types of stunts only reek of desperation anyway.
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9-06-2007 @ 12:25PM
iamhoff said...
I loved Friends, and while a reunion would be cool, it's gotta be a few more years down the road. And it would suck if Schwimmer wasn't on board.
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9-06-2007 @ 12:29PM
The Midnight Penguin said...
Aaron, your sarcasm is a killer. And to the rest of you who think Schwimmer will never get anything better, you should look into his life and find out that he doesn't intend to come back television. He's been acting in off-Broadway productions and has crossed the pond as well, he doesn't particularly like the limelight. He's doing what he loves, whether or not you believe it's "bigger and better" or whether he's actually good at it. I'm sure he can afford to take this "step down" as you call it, how many millions of dollars do you have to step down from your jobs?
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9-06-2007 @ 12:45PM
Oreo said...
Friends lasted twice as long as it should have, we don't need a reunion.
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9-06-2007 @ 12:55PM
Machine said...
Just have the reunion without him and call it "The One with Ross's Funeral."
The show pretty much writes itself...
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9-06-2007 @ 12:56PM
Parasail Pete said...
I'm one of the biggest "Friends" fans out there, but I don't want a reunion. It's been pointed out correctly that most sitcom reunions are cheesy and filled with clips of the old shows, and that's not why we loved our sitcoms.
So, as a huge fan of the show, I also vote "No".
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9-06-2007 @ 1:29PM
BC said...
I recall David Schwimmer insisting he was going to retire from acting and become a teacher, but according to IMDb he apparently has worked since "Friends." I'm not sure which is better for the world.
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9-06-2007 @ 1:39PM
Keith McDuffee said...
Regarding the comment about waiting ten years, I'm sure people would be itching to do a spin-off of Friends again with the kids of Ross, Rachel, Chandler and Monica grown up. Oh the shenanigans!
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9-06-2007 @ 1:41PM
Joe said...
I think a reunion would be a big disappointment. Let the show rest in peace!
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9-06-2007 @ 1:47PM
Ry said...
I'm sure the friends fans will be upset with me, but I don't see the cultural impact the series has made on the television landscape that would justify a Friends reunion.
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9-06-2007 @ 2:07PM
Porchland said...
Cosby Show, Cheers, Seinfeld... then MAYBE a Friends reunion.
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9-06-2007 @ 2:20PM
jmalcolm said...
I like seeing each of these actors doing other things. That was the sole reason I put up with Studio 60. And if there was a vehicle where 2-3 of them could work together on something completely else, that would be fun to see.
But I agree with the consensus. Enough is enough already. What I am really surprised by is that in spite of many tries, no sitcom has been able to replicate the atmosphere of Friends. These convoluded attempts like Class and How I met your Mother are just sad. But then again, nobody has repeated the magic of Seinfeld. In fact, I doubt if anyone could even try.
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9-06-2007 @ 4:02PM
Brooke said...
I would like to see them all do a show similar to what Seinfeld did when it came out on DVD. Get all the actors and producers to talk about favorite episodes, scenes, guest stars, etc. But not an actual episode of Friends.
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