Yahoo Finance ‘Why?’ Friends fans react to news James Corden will be among reunion special guests
Fans of the Nineties sitcom Friends are up in arms over the news that James Corden will be appearing in the highly anticipated reunion special.
Details of the reunion were finally unveiled this week, including a long list of guest stars who will appear in the TV special.
David Beckham, Justin Bieber, and BTS will also be featured, alongside Cindy Crawford, Cara Delevingne, Kit Harington, Mindy Kaling, and Malala Yousafzai.
However, it was Corden’s casting that had many complaining on social media, with much of the vitriol aimed at his habit of scoring cameo roles in major films, despite now being known predominantly as a TV presenter.
Most recently, he received heavy criticism for his portrayal of a gay actor in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix film, Prom.
“James Corden in the Friends reunion makes sense to me, tbh. It’s straight people’s turn to get their culture ruined,” wrote musician Grace Petrie, referring to the Prom controversy.
You can see some of the other strong reactions below:
i think i wasn’t really very bothered about the friends reunion but now i’ve seen james corden is in it i will go out of my way to never watch it
— tams 💀🌻 (@akaifreesia) May 14, 2021
Really looking forward to the Friends reunion. It rekindles everything I loved about the show: its famous documentary format, Matthew Perry and Lisa Kudrow playing themselves, and, most importantly, the legendary guest appearance by James Corden. One for the purists!
— Nick Hilton (@nickfthilton) May 14, 2021
I love Friends, but why does James Corden have to be involved? He's the most annoying person on TV! 🚮 https://t.co/pzMJYAVGoy
— Andy (@andybitesdog) May 14, 2021
Just when you thought reports of a Friends reunion couldn't get any worse, they announce James Corden is going to make a guest appearance. pic.twitter.com/Y8gLGiSCNw
— Helen ní (@HelenK17) May 14, 2021
Friends reunion special with Lady Gaga!!
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and James Corden! pic.twitter.com/7ahlTBii6B— Titus Banks (@titusjoelbanks) May 14, 2021
james corden adding the friends reunion to the list of things he's ruined with his mere presence pic.twitter.com/PCymi3Yest
— abi 🐲 is back in her miranda otto era (@maIeficentmills) May 14, 2021
So all these people couldve been a part of the friends reunion but Warner Bros chose Justin Bieber and James Corden😑 pic.twitter.com/1YBdjP0Fcn
— Alex 🦋 (@ScottishMando) May 14, 2021
casting James Corden in things makes it not accesible for LGBTQ people pic.twitter.com/nZgTtlfgDx
— Jay (@jgwldn) May 14, 2021
James corden. Cancel the whole thing pic.twitter.com/lUWc1dBsbr
— 🐼 🇵🇸 (@mb97____) May 14, 2021
it should have been paul rudd and christina applegate on the guest starring friends reunion but we got bieber & james corden pic.twitter.com/hwD0CXiEK9
— azi (@sapphicpike) May 14, 2021
Other guest stars will be more familiar (and more popular) with Friends fans.
Witherspoon previously had a recurring role in the sitcom as Rachel Green’s (Jennifer Aniston) sister Jill.
Elliott Gould, who portrayed Ross and Monica’s father, Jack Geller, will make an appearance with Christina Pickles, who played their mother, Judy.
The Friends reunion special was originally announced in February last year, but filming was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Original lead castmembers Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer all served as executive-producers.
HBO Max has described the special as “a real-life unscripted celebration of the beloved show”.
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