"Friends" Movie Reportedly in the Works - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

gotsmart · 07-03-2008, 03:11 PM

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/a...18-months.html

A big screen adaptation of US sitcom Friends is reportedly being lined up for release within the next 18 months.

According to the Daily Mail, the spinoff has been inspired by the success of the Sex And The City movie.

Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer and Lisa Kudrow are all apparently keen to reprise their roles in the film.

"The box office success of Sex And The City has really got their wheels spinning about how a Friends film could be just as big, if done right," said a source.

"Timing and the script are really important, but now that Courteney and Jen both have production companies, they can potentially get very involved in those decisions."

The insider added: "What's held back a Friends movie so far is that people worried that Jennifer had simply become too famous to play Rachel again.

"But the truth is that Jennifer is finally willing to do it, and she'd love to work with that whole team of actors and producers again."

Hmmmm...sounds like just a rumor for now. There are lots of similar articles popping up on the web and one (http://www.buddytv.com/articles/frie...rks-20934.aspx) mentions that each of the 6 cast members would receive $19 million for the movie. While I would expect some sort of TV reunion I don't think we'll be seeing a Friends Movie, at least not in the next 18 months.

Superstar · 07-03-2008, 04:30 PM

Jennifer Aniston's rep has confirmed that this project isn't taking place. I'm glad... I love Friends but I don't see how it would translate to the big screen.

PrettyinPink55 · 07-03-2008, 07:54 PM

Awww, I would've liked to have seen a Friends movie...although I don't know what the premise would've been, like you said, David...I guess it all depends on that. But it wouldn't work if all 6 friends weren't on board with it. Maybe a reunion or update type show...or it may be too soon...

gotsmart · 07-03-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Davey!

Jennifer Aniston's rep has confirmed that this project isn't taking place. I'm glad... I love Friends but I don't see how it would translate to the big screen.

That's what I figured, I think that these rumors were started because of the Sex and the City movie. It is too soon for a Friends reunion anyway, maybe in 6 years (the show's 20th anniversary!). I agree, I don't see Friends in a movie format. Definitely a TV reunion, but not a movie.

07-03-2008, 03:11 PM	#1
gotsmart The Office, Thursdays on NBC Frequent Poster Join Date: May 05, 2007 Location: Schrute Farms Posts: 341	"Friends" Movie Reportedly in the Works http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/a...18-months.html A big screen adaptation of US sitcom Friends is reportedly being lined up for release within the next 18 months. According to the Daily Mail, the spinoff has been inspired by the success of the Sex And The City movie. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer and Lisa Kudrow are all apparently keen to reprise their roles in the film. "The box office success of Sex And The City has really got their wheels spinning about how a Friends film could be just as big, if done right," said a source. "Timing and the script are really important, but now that Courteney and Jen both have production companies, they can potentially get very involved in those decisions." The insider added: "What's held back a Friends movie so far is that people worried that Jennifer had simply become too famous to play Rachel again. "But the truth is that Jennifer is finally willing to do it, and she'd love to work with that whole team of actors and producers again." Hmmmm...sounds like just a rumor for now. There are lots of similar articles popping up on the web and one (http://www.buddytv.com/articles/frie...rks-20934.aspx) mentions that each of the 6 cast members would receive $19 million for the movie. While I would expect some sort of TV reunion I don't think we'll be seeing a Friends Movie, at least not in the next 18 months.

07-03-2008, 07:54 PM	#3
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	Awww, I would've liked to have seen a Friends movie...although I don't know what the premise would've been, like you said, David...I guess it all depends on that. But it wouldn't work if all 6 friends weren't on board with it. Maybe a reunion or update type show...or it may be too soon...
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07-03-2008, 04:30 PM	#2
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	Jennifer Aniston's rep has confirmed that this project isn't taking place. I'm glad... I love Friends but I don't see how it would translate to the big screen.