Jennifer Aniston has poured cold water on the idea of a Friends reboot or sequel in the wake of Matthew Perry’s passing, saying the show can’t be recreated without the full original core that defined it for a decade.
Aniston’s bottom line on a reboot or sequel
In a Harper’s Bazaar U.K. interview, Aniston said revisiting Friends in a remake, sequel, or similar revival without Perry would be “literally, physically impossible.”
Why does she say it wouldn’t work without Matthew Perry
Aniston framed it as more than logistics or scheduling: Perry’s presence as part of the original six is inseparable from what Friends was, and removing that piece changes the entire emotional foundation of any follow-up.
What she’s said about Perry’s legacy within the cast
In the same wave of coverage, Aniston reflected on Perry as someone who brought laughter and light to others, and she emphasized how deeply he mattered to the group both on and off screen.
What this means for fans hoping for “more Friends”
This doesn’t affect what already exists, including the cast’s 2021 reunion special, but Aniston’s comments make it clear she does not see a future scripted continuation as realistic or appropriate without Perry.
