Our prayers have been answered! After a long gap of nearly 16 years, we are about to witness a Friends Reunion special. Yes, that’s right! HBO Max, upon its launch, will be airing the highly anticipated special episode that will see all six “Friends” (Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow, and David Schwimmer) celebrating the iconic series.
To say that this news has sent shockwaves across the entertainment industry would be an understatement. Countless celebrities and fans have reacted to this news. So, let’s take a look at some of the most enthusiastic ones!
Celebrities & Fans React to the Announcement of Friends Reunion Special!
Looks like Iron Man star Gweneth Paltrow still can’t believe that the hit TV show is making a comeback. Her immediate reaction to the news was, “NO F’ING WAYYYYYYYY”.
It is indeed difficult to digest this amazing news. Even Shailene Woodley has more questions than answers right now. She reacted by posting “!!!!!!!???!!!!” and honestly, most of us have the same emotions right now!
Also, Reese Witherspoon couldn’t contain her excitement in just a single post. She posted comments under almost every cast member’s Instagram post announcing the Reunion Special. Here are a few celebrities’ reactions under one of the said posts:
Additionally, several fans have expressed their excitement about HBO Max’s treat to them! Here are a few reactions…
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I have watched #Friends, all 10 seasons, about 5 10 times. And now they are having a #FriendsReunion pic.twitter.com/nZpHpToI2e
— Kevon McIntosh (@GirlDad876) February 22, 2020
After 16 years…. it’s happenening!!!!! #FriendsReunion pic.twitter.com/bYU8ECE8qj
— friends tv (@friendspremium) February 22, 2020
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About the Reunion Special:
The “Unscripted” Special will air exclusively on HBO Max sometime in May. The On-Demand Streaming Service will also have all 10 seasons of Friends available on it. Friends has been officially removed from Netflix US since January 1, 2020. However, the fans can watch it as soon as HBO Max launches.
As for the Special, Ben Winston will direct it. Moreover, it will be shot on Stage 24 of the Warner Bros. Studio lot in Burbank. The location holds prominence as the entire Friends series was filmed here.
So, how excited are you to see Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, and the remaining main cast members together on-screen again? Let us know in the comments!