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13th May 2021

Air date and special guests for Friends reunion episode unveiled

Stephen Porzio

The one where they get back together.

HBO Max has announced when Friends: The Reunion will air in US and what guests will be joining the iconic cast for the special.

As part of the reunion, Friends stars Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry will return to the legendary comedy’s original soundstage for a real-life unscripted celebration of the show.

Also taking part in the special will be various other Friends alum such as Christina Pickles and Elliot Gould (Monica and Ross’ parents), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Maggie Wheeler (Janice), Reese Witherspoon (Rachel’s sister Jill) and Tom Selleck (Dr Richard Burke).

Other guests revealed to be appearing in the special include BTS, Cara Delevingne, Cindy Crawford, David Beckham, James Corden, Justin Bieber, Kit Harington, Lady Gaga, Malala Yousafzai and Mindy Kaling.

HBO Max has said the special will air in the US on 27 May. While no Irish release date has been set, fans can expect the episode will air in Ireland sometime shortly after it does in the States.

You can watch a teaser for Friends: The Reunion below.

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