Friends: The Reunion

Friends: The Reunion
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Based on
Friends
by
Directed byBen Winston
Presented byJames Corden
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Kevin S. Bright
  • Marta Kauffman
  • David Crane
  • Jennifer Aniston
  • Courteney Cox
  • Lisa Kudrow
  • Matt LeBlanc
  • Matthew Perry
  • David Schwimmer
  • Ben Winston
Running time104 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHBO Max
ReleaseMay 27, 2021 (2021-05-27)
Related
Friends (1994–2004)
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Friends: The Reunion is a 2021 reunion special of the American television sitcom Friends. The special was hosted by James Corden and executive produced by the show's cocreators, Marta Kauffman and David Crane, Kevin S. Bright, the show's main cast, and Ben Winston (who also directed the special). The special premiered on HBO Max on May 27, 2021. The special sees the main cast revisit the sets of the original show (such as the Friends' apartments, the Central Perk coffee shop, and the signature water fountain), meet with guests who appeared on the show as well as celebrity guests, do table reads and re-enactments of Friends episodes, and share behind-the-scenes footage.[1] It was Matthew Perry's final on-screen appearance prior to his death in October 2023 at the age of 54.[2][3]

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  2. ^ Winton, Richard; Brennan, Matt (October 28, 2023). "'Friends' star Matthew Perry dead at 54, found in hot tub, sources say". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on October 29, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  3. ^ Blankstein, Andrew; Dasrath, Diana; Melas, Chloe; Romero, Dennis (October 29, 2023). "Matthew Perry, 'Friends' actor, dies of apparent drowning at 54". NBC News. Archived from the original on October 29, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.