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A Friends reunion? Could we be any more excited? When Jennifer Aniston joined Instagram, she used a picture of a casual Friends reunion and oh boy, everyone was over the moon with joy. Be it Lisa Kudrow or David Schwimmer – each time any cast member of the show appears for an interview, the question of “will there be a F.R.I.E.N.D.S reunion?” is always asked. And guess what? HBO Max granted your wish, it is finally coming true!
People React To FRIENDS Reunion
On Friday, HBO Max confirmed the news of Friends really is returning to the big screen for a 60-minute unscripted reunion. While the date of this one-off special has not been revealed yet, the news shared revealed that the special reunion will be launched in May.
And here’s how Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer announced the reunion:
All the cast of Friends are celebrating Friends reunion by posting the same pictures in Instagram. And then you have Joey.. pic.twitter.com/mkaGJhovNF
— I'M VENGEANCE (@nazrinsaad) February 22, 2020
After 16 years, it’s FINALLY happening!
After 16 years…. it’s happenening!!!!! #FriendsReunion pic.twitter.com/bYU8ECE8qj
— friends tv (@friendspremium) February 22, 2020
friends fans now that there's a reunion AFTER 16 YEARS #FriendsReunion pic.twitter.com/BiUp3o9RwD
— Ankit Agarwal (@AnkittAgarwal) February 22, 2020
On January 2020, Friends’ fans quoted the famous dialogue by Matthew Perry AKA Chandler Bing from the show in the episode where the friends celebrate Emma, Ross and Rachel’s baby daughter’s 1st birthday. “Hi, Emma. It’s the year 2020. Are you still enjoying your nap?” uttered Chandler Bing. Fans believe that the Friends reunion would revolve around the setting of Emma’s 18th birthday.
Wait, so does this mean we get to see Emma watching this??!? #FriendsReunion pic.twitter.com/31GOcjxHRD
— Kirsty (@kkirstylouise) February 21, 2020
The news of Friends Reunion has literally everyone off their feet with excitement and we are totally feeling it!
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And even the cast seems super thrilled to reunite on screen after years!
https://twitter.com/onebreath/status/1231147478289965056
The chief content officer for HBO Max Kevin Reilly confirmed that the rights were acquired for Friends reunion for $425 million. He further said, “Guess you could call this the one where they get back together. We are reuniting the entire cast of Friends alongside the Friends library for an HBO Max special.”
The news Friends reunion has indeed created a wave on social media. The best news in 2020 so far? Possibly right! We cannot wait to see the magic they bring on-screen once again!