CNN —“Friends” director James Burrows writes in his new memoir that producers nearly recast Ross’ wife Emily, played by Helen Baxendale.
In his new memoir “Directed By James Burrows,” he writes that Baxendale’s chemistry with Schwimmer didn’t always generate big laughs.
Oliver Upton/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images“Often, you can’t recast, because of tight shooting deadlines or other logistical considerations,” Burrows wrote.
Her character Emily was introduced in Season 4 and appeared in 14 episodes in all.
Emily and Ross married in Season 5, but Ross said Rachel’s name during the vows by accident.
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