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First look at ‘Friends’ reunion leaked: See photos from the new set!

HBO Max is reuniting Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe


Weekend Editor
APRIL 10, 2021 11:07 AM EDT

The one where reunion photos got leaked!  HBO Max’s Friends reunion finally filmed this week. After decades of anticipation and recent delays, the iconic sitcom came to life once again on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, California. Despite being shrouded in secrecy, photos from the taping went viral on social media, showcasing the set and more. Even star Matthew Perry leaked a pic from the happy day.

Scroll through for your first look at the fun! *clap, clap, clap, clap *

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It\'s happening

At this point it’s hard to track the source, but several snaps like this from the Friends reunion special began trending online on Friday, April 9.

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Studio Audience

Perhaps the most exciting of which was seeing the iconic couch. This photo makes it clear that at least some portion of the special had a live studio audience filled with lucky fans.

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I’ll Be There For You

Pivot! This shot gave us all the feels as it showcased the series’ iconic couch and fountain.

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Matt perry

Even Chandler himself couldn’t contain his excitement. Matthew Perry shared a snap from his dressing room and then promptly deleted it. So, no one told you he was gonna be this way, huh?

Perry was racking up likes on a pic from the makeup chair that showed him getting glam. “Seconds before eating a makeup brush,” he quipped in the caption. “Not to mention reuniting with my Friends.” The latter, of course, ignited Friends fans around the world.

In a plot twist, Perry quickly deleted the photo. Perhaps his excitement led to a premature post that he wasn’t supposed to share.

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friends reunion special photos

The series longtime set decorator Greg Grande was the first to stir up buzz when he shared this look of Monica’s updated NYC apartment set ahead of filming.