The Friends revival was intended to coincide with the launch of HBO and WarnerMedia’s upcoming streaming service, HBO Max, which is set to arrive in May.
All six Friends stars are exec producing the project as well, with Emma Conway and James Longman co-executive producing.
The latest project to be placed on hold at this time is HBO’s planned Friends Reunion Special with all six original actors, as the network has shelved the revival due to coronavirus concerns.
Perhaps that’s why WarnerMedia and HBO spent upwards of $400 million for the exclusive rights to the reruns to help give HBO Max something strong to kick off with.