Friends Movie Gets Greenlit?
There’s a big rumour about a Friends feature film that’s been spreading across the web like wildfire this week, and while I don’t really believe it, the idea itself certainly deserves some consideration. The story originates from British tabloid The Daily Mail, who claim that a Friends movie has indeed been greenlit as the various cast members were “inspired” by the success of Sex and the City on the big screen. While I have no doubt that there have been discussions about bringing Friends to the big screen, this particular report does not seem to come from a very reliable source. Still, rest assured, there is BIG money to be made from a Friends movie, and once the stars have had enough time to mull it over, I am pretty sure it will happen.
Let’s look at the various cast members and where they are now. Jennifer Aniston is the only one who has much of a movie career going right now with The Break-Up and the upcoming Marley & Me. David Schwimmer has gotten into directing. Most of the others have dabbled in a few smaller film roles, while Matt LeBlanc hasn’t done anything at all since Joey. I don’t think it will take a lot of convincing. I think the Sex and the City movie is definitely going to have an impact, and we’re going to see a lot more recently concluded TV shows turned into movie franchises. The X-Files has already made the transition. What about The Sopranos? Will we ever see a Seinfeld movie? Hey, you never know. What TV shows would you like to see on the big screen? Would you like to see a Friends movie?
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If they set it in an Escape from New York style post-apocalyptic setting say 2020 or so then … yes. Central Perk would be the HQ for the rag tag rebel forces fighting the cyborized armies of … well to hear more I’ll need to see a contract of some kind.
Posted by Ian on July 3rd, 2008I like the way Ian thinks.
Posted by Paul on July 3rd, 2008Though I admit Ian’s idea is pretty cool, I still don’t want to see any of these people together on the big screen. Hated them on TV, looking forward to avoiding them on the big screen as well.
Posted by Marina on July 3rd, 2008I don’t like TV as movies, generally.
Posted by Brett on July 3rd, 2008Although I’m a huge fan of the show, I don’t see any interest on my part in seeing a Friends movie. But that being said, I’m sure the millions of other fans would say otherwise.
A Seinfeld movie would be more soothing!
Posted by Julien on July 3rd, 2008I used to watch Friends when it was new. I don’t know what I saw in it. When I see it on television now I can barely watch a second as it feels so corny, silly, and dated. They should let it stay dead.
The only TV to film adaptation I’d be interested in is The Venture Bros. I don’t remember how the ATHF movie did but The Venture Brothers would crush it because it is definitely a more lauded franchise.
Posted by Ryan M. on July 3rd, 2008I think Arrested Development has been almost greenlit, I’m still holding out hope for Jack Bauer and 24 to make the big screen
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