The cast of “Friends” is reuniting on HBO Max. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer will star in a reunion special for WarnerMedia’s upcoming streaming service. HBO Max launches in May.
The stars of the hit NBC sitcom, which ran for 10 seasons, will return for the special to celebrate the show from the series’ original sound stage on the Warner Bros. lot. The special, which had been long rumored and anticipated by fans, will be available at launch.
“Friends” is one of the most buzzworthy shows for HBO Max. The comedy, which debuted in 1994, followed the lives and foibles of coffee-loving New Yorkers. It was one of the most popular and beloved sitcoms in TV history and has gained a new life from streaming on Netflix. HBO Max is paying $425 million to carry the series for for five years. Kevin Reilly, chief content officer for HBO Max, said in a statement. “Guess you could call this the one where they all got back together.”
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