Whitney Cummings has been announced as the host of Fast Friends, a new four-part competition series inspired by the beloved NBC sitcom Friends. The production is set to kick off next month at The Friends Experience: The One in New York City.
In a nod to the show’s 30th anniversary, Max has launched this project as part of broader celebrations surrounding the iconic series, marking its enduring legacy in pop culture.
Fast Friends is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television and will feature several classic set locations from Friends, including Rachel and Monica’s apartment, Joey and Chandler’s pad, and the famous Central Perk café. Participants will engage in a series of trivia questions, puzzles, and challenges based on memorable moments from the show, with the fastest team earning the coveted title of Ultimate Friends Fan.
The Friends Experience not only thrives in New York City but also has versions in London, with another set to open in Las Vegas soon. The series is the latest in a line of classic Warner Bros. intellectual properties transitioning into unscripted formats, following in the footsteps of the Harry Potter-themed game show and an upcoming baking competition inspired by J.K. Rowling’s universe.
Fast Friends is being executive produced by Dan Sacks, Bridgette Theriault, and Dan Norris, with Richard Burgio as co-executive producer. As fans prepare to revisit the world of Friends, this new venture promises to blend nostalgia with competitive excitement.