Find out how the world of Friends is connected to this Christmas classic and other movies thanks to cameos from the greatest actors of the nineties.
Unexpectedly, ‘Friends’ art director Scott Westwood revealed a detail that had gone unnoticed for years. He shared a video on Instagram that piques our curiosity: Could the house Monica and Chandler bought be the same as Kevin McCallister’s ‘Home Alone’? This surprising discovery is based on the similarity of the houses seen from the street, in the series and in the movie.
Series Art Director Darren Janes confirmed this fact and gave us an exclusive look at how it happened. “It’s funny,” Jenness said. “I was the art director on FRIENDS and the house was a set. The actors entered through the front door, so we saw the exterior. We used the Pacific Studios backdrop that was made for Macaulay Culkin’s movie because it looked better through the doors and windows. Good eye, friend!” …
More than a coincidence
While this revelation doesn’t suggest that the ‘Friends’ and ‘Home Alone’ characters share the same universe, it does give fans an interesting twist. It’s fascinating to think about how these two worlds, separated by geography (New York and Chicago), connect through the arts.
The magic of both universes has not faded with time. Recently, ‘Friends’ celebrated a reunion special on Max, while Disney+ introduced ‘Home Sweet Home Alone’, set in the same universe as the original films. These events highlight how relevant and beloved these classics are.
The perfect ending: honoring the legacy
‘Friends’ executive producer Kevin Bright has expressed his desire to keep the original content of the series in 2021. “These six actors, the moment, the location, everything was special,” he told THR. “We don’t want to see the program as a brand that is simply passed on to another generation. If we want to do something, maybe we want to do something with the six characters, but we don’t want to do that… we’re not interested. It was a perfect ending; Don’t touch it.”
‘Friends’ is available on Max, while ‘Home Alone’ is streaming on Disney+. This unexpected connection between both productions not only illustrates the fascinating intertwining of the worlds of film and television, but also reminds us why these stories continue to capture our hearts.
Another cinematic connection: ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Friends’
One of the most interesting connections is with the action movie ‘Die Hard’. ‘Die Hard’ star Bruce Willis appeared in a memorable supporting role in the animated series. This participation was also not accidental. Willis lost a bet with Matthew Perry during the filming of ‘The Whole Nine Yards’ and as a result appeared in the series for free. This curious twist directly connects one of the most popular action heroes to the world of sitcoms.
Relationships in Time: ‘Shout’ and ‘Friends’
Another interesting example is the connection with the horror movie ‘The Scream’. Courteney Cox, who plays Monica in the sitcom, had a key role in ‘Scream’. His participation in both projects, almost at the same time, created a parallel between the genres of comedy and horror. This crossing of genres demonstrates the versatility of actors and the breadth of their influence on popular culture.
These additional connections will enrich the fan experience, showing how ‘Friends’ will connect not only with the legendary Christmas comedy, but also with other entertainment giants. Friends’ presence in pop culture transcends its own universe, creating interconnected stories and characters.