Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow looked back on more than three decades of friendship since Friends first premiered, reflecting on the show’s legacy, their new projects and the possibility of reuniting with Courteney Cox for another sitcom.
Kudrow said she had avoided watching Friends during its original run because it felt awkward to see herself onscreen. But after finally revisiting the series, she said it brought her real joy and made her appreciate how strong the ensemble was.
Details
• The two actors reflected on the rare chemistry among the Friends cast and how the writers shaped storylines around the performers’ real relationships.
• They revisited memories of filming on Warner Bros.’ Stage 24, where Friends was shot in front of a live audience.
• Aniston said she loved the multi-camera format and the energy of performing before an audience.
• Kudrow said she would be open to doing another sitcom if the right script came along.
• The pair joked about developing a new comedy with Courteney Cox, floating the idea as a “girlfriends” project.
• Kudrow praised Aniston’s work on The Morning Show, especially her scenes with Jeremy Irons, who played Alex Levy’s estranged father.
• Kudrow also discussed the new season of The Comeback, saying the idea began with a question: what if Valerie Cherish were offered the lead in a multi-camera sitcom written by AI?
What to watch
No new sitcom starring Aniston, Kudrow and Cox has been announced. But their exchange is already fueling interest in whether three of Friends’ biggest stars could reunite in a new comedy built for a different era.
