You’ve seen Friends. You’ve laughed, cried, and probably watched it more times than you’d admit — but what if there were other universes where things went differently?
A secret pitch once made to Warner Bros. in the late 2000s — reportedly titled “FRIENDS: The Next Chapter” — imagined exactly that.
Here’s what it looked like:
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Rachel in Paris: She becomes a global fashion director, only to realize that fame and freedom come with a price — and a shocking betrayal from someone she once loved.
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Monica’s Kitchen Wars: Monica opens a Michelin-star restaurant but gets entangled in a culinary scandal that threatens to destroy her legacy.
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Joey’s Hollywood Dream (Reborn): Instead of the failed spin-off, this version had Joey finally succeed as a late-night host — until a hidden affair with a co-star rocks his career.
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Phoebe’s Secret Life: Turns out Phoebe has a twin triplet she never knew about, leading to a bizarre, emotional reunion that blends mystery and comedy.
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Chandler & Ross Podcast: They team up for a “Science Meets Sarcasm” podcast, but one viral clip ruins everything.
Though the project was never greenlit, fans on Reddit and TikTok have revived the concept — some even creating AI-generated “trailers” that look eerily real.
