The 'Friends' Cast Didn't Want To Reshoot This Iconic Scene

Stevens explained to the Guardian that producers wanted the cast to reshoot the iconic Friends opening credits, but this time as their alternative reality characters. However, they weren't keen on recreating the famous scene, in which the cast danced in a water fountain to The Rembrandts track 'I'll Be There For You.' 'It's one thing to do that when you're on the pilot.' Stevens said. 'Revisiting the uncomfortable nature of that, cold and wet, was very different when they were big.'

Despite their initial reluctance, the Friends cast later agreed to reshoot the opening credits for the two-part episode, which originally aired in February 2000. This wasn't the only behind-the-scenes issue sparked by the cast's rising fame. In his Guardian interview, producer Stevens also revealed that Aniston, Schwimmer, Cox, LeBlanc, and Perry were 'hounded' by paparazzi in London while filming the Season 5 episode, 'The One with Ross' Wedding.'

To mark the 30th anniversary of Friends, the cast and crew have been reflecting on the beloved sitcom - including the show's line producer, Todd Stevens, who revealed how things changed behind the scenes as the cast ascended to global fame.

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