Max and Warner Bros. Unveil ‘Fast Friends,’ a New Game Show Inspired by ‘Friends’
Fans of “Friends” are set to put their expertise to the test on “Fast Friends,” a game show inspired by the iconic NBC sitcom, which Warner Bros. announced on September 23.
This exciting new four-part game show will stream on Max starting December 19, with production commencing in October at “The ‘Friends’ Experience” interactive exhibit located in New York.
Participants, who are dedicated “Friends” enthusiasts, will tackle trivia questions, solve puzzles, and engage in challenges within the exhibit’s meticulously recreated sets from the show.
“From racing through Rachel and Monica’s apartment to sprinting across Joey and Chandler’s bachelor pad and grabbing a coffee at Central Perk, fans will relive their beloved moments while facing trivia, puzzles, and games that will challenge even the most passionate FRIENDS fans,” the studio remarked back in September.
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The team that successfully navigates the challenges in the shortest time will earn the title of “Ultimate Friends Fan.”
This announcement coincided with the celebration of the 30th anniversary of “Friends,” which debuted its first episode on September 22, 1994, introducing audiences to Ross (David Schwimmer), Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), Chandler (Matthew Perry), Monica (Courteney Cox), Joey (Matt LeBlanc), and Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow).
Continue reading to discover more about “Fast Friends.”
What is ‘Fast Friends’?
“Fast Friends” is a game show designed for passionate “Friends” fans, inviting them to answer trivia, solve puzzles, and engage in games connected to the beloved series.
The fastest team “will earn the title of Ultimate Friends Fan,” Warner Bros. noted in its reveal, coinciding with the show marking the 30th anniversary of its premiere on NBC on September 22, 1994.
Each team is also assigned a creative name inspired by the show, such as “It’s a Bing Thing,” “The Rachel,” and “The Transponsters.”
Where was the game show filmed?
Dubbed “the first of its kind” by Warner Bros., “Fast Friends” was filmed at “The ‘Friends’ Experience: The One in New York,” an interactive exhibit showcasing set recreations, costumes, props, and more from the series.
Contestants in the game show competed within the exhibit’s reimagined versions of the iconic sets, including Rachel and Monica’s apartment, Joey and Chandler’s apartment, and the Central Perk coffee shop.
When and where will ‘Fast Friends’ air?
“Fast Friends” is set to air in four installments on Max, premiering on December 19.
Who is the host of ‘Fast Friends’?
The host of “Fast Friends” is comedian Whitney Cummings, who shared with NBC’s Joe Fryer her own enthusiasm for the show, echoing that she is as passionate about “Friends” as the contestants are.
“For me, when I began creating television, ‘Friends’ was always the guiding principle,” she expressed. “It taught me to make people laugh and to make them care.”
