It's time to pivot... PIVOT! yourself towards your TV screen, because the Friends reunion is dropping this week across the globe. The television event of the year (sorry, 2021 Olympics), find out where to watch Friends: The Reunion in Australia and catch up with Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, and Joey as they squeeze themselves back onto that iconic couch.
Premiere date: Thursday, May 27
Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer
Streaming options: Binge (AU) | Foxtel Now (AU)
Giving us 236 episodes across 10 years, Friends finds itself as a classic of recent times. Exploring the sometimes turbulent lives of six 20/30-something adults, across a decade Friends delved into the ups and downs of relationships, careers, and family, all in a way that was completely hilarious and relatable. And 17 years after its final season aired, fans - new and old - are getting what they've always hoped for... a Friends reunion.
Originally confirmed for release way back in May 2020 for the US streaming service HBO Max, filming was put on hold until last month due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. However, the extra-special episode is now set to be released, featuring iconic script readings and candid talks about the experience of being part of such a cultural phenomenon.
Of course, we don't have HBO Max in Australia, which is why Friends: The Reunion will be streaming locally on Binge and Foxtel Now from 5;02pm (AEST) on May 27. Additionally, the reunion special will also be broadcast on Foxtel's Pay TV service.
It's now been confirmed that James Corden will be the host of Friends: The Reunion, as well as a plethora of special guests. These include David Beckham, Lady Gaga, BTS, Cara Delevingne, Mindy Kaling, James Corden, Malala Yousafzai and Justin Bieber.
The original cast will also be joined by other familiar faces, including ("Oh. My. God.") Maggie Wheeler, who played Janice, and James Michael Tyler who we know as Gunther.
We certainly can't wait to be reunited with Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer on the original set of Friends. Make sure you know where to watch Friends: The Reunion online where you are.
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Where to watch Friends: The Reunion in Australia
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