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    Jennifer Aniston Nixes 'Friends' Movie Idea, But Is A TV Reunion Possible?

    Access Hollywood – Thu, Feb 23, 2012 8:59 AM PST
    Jennifer Aniston is all smiles while she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in Hollywood, Calif. on February 22, 2012 -- Getty Images

    It's been eight years since the last cup of coffee was sipped by Rachel, Ross, Phoebe, Monica, Chandler and Joey at Central Perk on "Friends" - and if Jennifer Aniston has anything to say about it, it will stay that way - unless her five former co-stars agree to a reunion on TV.

    The star was asked about a possible reunion for the characters - a TV special or big screen version of the popular series has been talked about since the sitcom ended in 2004 - something Jen doesn't see happening.

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    "No, there will be none," the actress told MTV News. "I don't think so. ... Wouldn't that be weird?"

    Adding, "I would be like, 'Oh god, why did they do that?'"

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    Jen spoke out further on the "Friends" reunion idea to The Hollywood Reporter, saying a big screen version wouldn't work.

    "'Friends' is in your living room; 'Friends' is not in a movie theater. It doesn't make sense to me. I think it would be going against its authentic self," she told THR.

    She was open to the possibility of a TV endeavor though.

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    "It would probably take those five actors and be somewhere where we left off," she said of her former co-stars. "I loved what I did for 10 years; it was pure joy and nothing but fun, and it'd be hard to top it. The way we sort of felt the excitement of what 'Friends' was when it started, it would have to be something where you felt a similar charge. But I'll never ever say never.

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    Earlier on Wednesday, the 43-year-old "Wanderlust" star was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where Access Hollywood correspondent Tim Vincent caught up with the actress, who was joined by dad John Aniston, Adam Sandler, Kathryn Hahn and Malin Ackerman.

    "It's a real big honor," Jen said of her star, explaining that as a Los Angeles native she has always been enamored with the Hollywood landmark. "Never did I put it mind my mind that that would be me!"

    Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

     

    134 comments

    • Otto Pilot
      Otto Pilot  •  Spring Branch, Texas  •  3 months ago
      Why can't anyone come up with an ORIGINAL idea anymore?
      • Robart
        Robart 3 months ago
        This generation has no imagination. If you recall this was the generation where parents gave trophies to all of the participants so they wouldn't hurt anyone's feelings. Mediocrity is the goal of these kids. They borrow ideas for movies and music and ruin them.
      • William
        William 3 months ago
        Uhhh people the main reason why it is so difficult to come up with an original idea or storyline for tv shows or movies is that idea is practically guaranteed that it has been done before. So i say to "Yahoo user" come up with your own "original idea" for a storyline and see how many times that idea has been used before!
    • Jeff
      Jeff  •  Atlanta, Georgia  •  3 months ago
      Could this BE a worse idea?
    • choy
      choy  •  Burnaby, Canada  •  3 months ago
      There is a lack of creativity in Hollywood today and they always just bank on the nostalgia of bringing back old favorites. I'm glad Jennifer Aniston at least realizes it. A Friends movie would be forced, would make a lot of money because zealous fans would come out to watch it, but they will all leave the movie house unsatisfied and ripped-off. With all the flops of the many revivals we've had, why are producers and directors not satisfied with what has happened already? Are they hell bent on murdering every single TV classic?
      • Reyna
        Reyna 3 months ago
        I agree with you 100%. Thumbs up.
      • Lesley A
        Lesley A 3 months ago
        Besides, it would be odd to see actors now well into their 40s playing the same characters they did nearly two decades ago.
      • David
        David 3 months ago
        While I loved Friends, I'm reminded of a quote from director John Waters; "WHY is Hollywood so obessesed with remaking good movies? They should be remaking BAD movies!"
    • Cliff
      Cliff  •  3 months ago
      Leave it alone. No reunion show. They rarely work, and they usually destroy the memories of good shows.
    • Parrot Talk
      Parrot Talk  •  Boston, Massachusetts  •  3 months ago
      no thanks
    • BigDave
      BigDave  •  3 months ago
      all the great shows have a reunion sooner or later. I say wait a full ten years and have one. Nothing wrong with a little trip down memory road. Kinda like the cast from a fish called wanda getting back together. no big deal, the actors play well off each other, look at it that way instead of being addicted to the caracters in a show. Just a bunch of 'friends' (see what I did there, lol) getting back together for the fans and themselves. lighten up folks..
    • fish
      fish  •  Atlanta, Georgia  •  3 months ago
      Jennifer I LOVE YOU!
    • yeah, yeah
      yeah, yeah  •  3 months ago
      I thought the show was boring and seldom watched it. The best part was Hugh Laurie's tiny role.

      ...

      Oh and I'd totally hit that. .. not that I'd ever get the chance but... she's on my laminated list.
      • Jen-IL
        Jen-IL 3 months ago
        I've always liked the show and still watch the reruns, but lol at........she's on your laminated list.
    • westcoast
      westcoast  •  Walnut Creek, California  •  3 months ago
      Do any of them even have acting jobs anymore?? Just Aniston I guess. They are all type cast as buffoons.
    • Tom
      Tom  •  Los Angeles, California  •  3 months ago
      Doesn't it work the other way around? Have a movie first and then do a spin off? Kind of like MASH?
    • PatriciaW
      PatriciaW  •  Charleston, West Virginia  •  3 months ago
      I agree that making FRIENDS movie would be a bad idea. I would like to see a reunion show someday.
    • sandy m
      sandy m  •  Cleveland, Ohio  •  3 months ago
      Friends is one of my favorite shows. I would love to see a reunion show to see what they are all doing, if Phoebe is still married to Mike and has kids. How Monica and Chandler are doing with their twins and if Joey is married and Ross and Rachael got married and stayed married and had more babies????
    • Robart
      Robart  •  3 months ago
      Please nix the television version to please. Get over it and move on.
    • Citizen
      Citizen  •  3 months ago
      On another note, with regard to men, just what the hell does she see in Theroux?
    • Steve
      Steve  •  3 months ago
      They should do a Friends gangbang!!!
      • westcoast
        westcoast 3 months ago
        I heard that Ross and Chandler are doing gay porn. Type casting , you know.
    • inmate8816248
      inmate8816248  •  Phoenix, Arizona  •  3 months ago
      Anybody else sick of the neutered white male on tv? You know the helpless wuss of man who gets bossed around by his mother, wife, girlfriend, or some loud rude in your face minority? Far too many Elton John's on tv today and not enough John Wayne's.
    • Robert
      Robert  •  3 months ago
      Of course a reunion show, but that's it.
    • Jersey Boy
      Jersey Boy  •  3 months ago
      Reunions always wind up disappointing. I hope they don't do a reunion show. I sure wouldn't pay to see it in a theater.
    • Morey
      Morey  •  3 months ago
      She dont need to do it, she has a full slate of movies and projects and plenty of money and work planned. Now if she didnt have that, I guarantee you she would be open to doing a movie, reunion show, or even a return of the series for a few more years!

      Look at Sarah Jessica Parker, her career wasnt going very well when she agreed to do a Sex In The City movies and it's sequel. But she needed the work and the money, that's the difference!
    • Robert
      Robert  •  3 months ago
      Sounds loike she's holding out for the big dough.
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