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‘Friends’ Director reveals unfunny guest star.

Director James Burrow Reveals ⁣Why Helen Baxendale Wasn’t ⁤a Perfect Fit for “Friends”

In his new memoir, “Directed By James Burrow,” renowned director James Burrow‍ opens ⁣up about the casting decisions ⁢on​ the hit ​TV​ show “Friends.” Burrow, known for his work on shows like ​”Cheers” and ‍”Will & Grace,” admits ‌that British ⁣actress Helen ⁢Baxendale, who played⁢ Ross Geller’s love interest⁤ during⁢ the fourth season, ‌didn’t⁣ quite fit ​the comedic tone of the show.

“She was⁤ nice but not particularly funny. Schwimmer had ​no ‍one to bounce off. It was like clapping with one hand,” Burrow recalls.

Burrow emphasizes the importance of chemistry and humor ⁢in sitcoms‌ and romantic ‍comedies, stating that any new‌ girlfriend for Ross needed to be as funny as Rachel.‌ However, due to shooting deadlines and⁤ actors’ ‍schedules, recasting such roles was often impossible.

“You need someone who gets‍ laughs. Sometimes you start⁤ an arc ‌and ⁢it ain’t working⁤ out, so you have to​ get rid of that‍ person. ‌If⁢ it’s ‌a day player, it’s a quick goodbye,” Burrow explains.

Despite the mismatch,⁣ Baxendale had positive things‌ to ⁢say about her time on “Friends” and the cast. However,⁣ she‌ also⁢ admits that she wasn’t prepared for the level of fame ⁢she achieved from⁢ her‍ role as Emily.

“I had a little glimpse of what fame ⁢holds, and I⁣ decided it ⁣held a load of nothing. It contained nothing that mattered. Some people​ can ⁣deal ‌with that well; it sits on their shoulders fine.⁢ But it wasn’t for me,” Baxendale revealed in⁤ an interview with The Daily Mail.

Ultimately, Baxendale chose to prioritize her personal life​ and ⁣return to Britain, where she felt⁣ more at home.

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