David Schwimmer reveals that 'FRIENDS' was 'whitewashed' & lacked diversity; Read

Despite being a beloved sitcom that is adored by millions of fans, FRIENDS is often criticised for its lack of diversity and all-white main cast. In a recent interview with an entertainment portal, David Schwimmer, who played Ross in FRIENDS, admitted that cast of show was 'whitewashed'. He added that lack of people of colour felt 'wrong' to him. 

David Schwimmer admits FRIENDS cast was 'whitewashed' and lacked diversity

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In interview, David Schwimmer stated that it felt wrong that re was t eugh representation on show. actor furr added that his character, Ross, should have been able to date various women of all colours and races. Ross was only character on show who dates two n-white characters. 

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Aisha Taylor as Charlie and Lauren Tom as Julie were two most prominent women of colour who were given important roles in show after y started dating David Schwimmer's character, Ross. However, according to Aisha Tyler, her role on show was ‘colourblind’. In a previous interview, Aisha Taylor told a magazine that her role was t written as a woman of colour. 

Aisha Taylor stated that when she auditioned for role, she read against women of every ethnic background. She added that reason role worked was that y did t make it into a ‘very special episode of FRIENDS,’ where friends suddenly confront issues of race. y never tried to counterbalance previous eight seasons’ lack of diversity and Aisha was just ar character on show. 

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Meanwhile, FRIENDS cast are planning a much-awaited reunion. filming for reunion was supposed to start earlier this year, however, it was pushed due to COVID-19 pandemic. In same interview, David Schwimmer revealed that reunion was set to shoot in mid-August. However, he added that y might change plans depending on safety. Moreover, y hoped to have a live audience for  reunion, which could make whole shoot a lot more tricky. 

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