The actor jokes that fans can thank “Friends” for expecting romance in his Apple TV+ comedy with Rose Byrne.
Seth Rogen totally understands why viewers keep hoping his Apple TV+ comedy Platonic will eventually turn into something more romantic — but he’s blaming the ’90s classic Friends for setting that expectation.
During a recent appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, the actor and executive producer opened up about the ongoing fan fixation with his friendship storyline alongside co-star Rose Byrne.
“People are very fixated on this idea that we will one day get together,” Rogen explained.
“And I get why, honestly. Like, we grew up with a show called Friends, and they all f—ed each other. Every friend f—ed every other friend.”
Meyers jumped in with his own joke: “No one went unf—ed.” Rogen quickly agreed, adding, “That was the original title — F— Friends.” He even teased that Marcel the monkey from the hit sitcom probably had his own steamy subplot.
While Rogen can laugh about it, he’s clear that Platonic was never meant to be a “will-they-won’t-they” type of story. Co-creator Francesca Delbanco has also stressed that the show is about proving men and women can be just friends.
“We thought it was important to try to represent that,” she told Deadline earlier this year.
Now in its second season, Platonic follows former college besties (Rogen and Byrne) who reconnect in adulthood and tackle the chaos of midlife together. Season 2 introduces guest stars Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney, and Beck Bennett, alongside returning cast members Luke Macfarlane and Carla Gallo.
The finale is set to air October 1.
So, will Rogen and Byrne’s characters ever cross that line? Don’t count on it. For now, Rogen is happy leaning into the comedy — and poking fun at the romantic legacy of Friends.
