Friends: How It Should Be Re-Cast In 2021

The final choice for this modern-day recasting is one that has to be perfect, as he is heralded by many as their favourite character. It is none other than the magnificent, Joey Tribbiani.

Matt LeBlanc's original portrayal of the Italian-born casanova was iconic, causing audiences over the world to fall in love with Joey so much, that he eventually got his own spin-off - which wasn't held in the same regard as Friends - and fans still quote his historic line, "How You Doin'?"

The ideal choice to take over the role ought to be Timothée Chalamet.

Chalamet has experience in dramatic roles, appearing on stage in 'Prodigal Son' but also on the silver screen, appearing in 'Call Me By Your Name' and 'Little Women', most recently. This experience as a dramatic actor would carry over into the role of Joey spectacularly, as Tribbiani's job as a struggling actor would be an inside joke into Chalamet's own history.

Laughing at the out-of-work Italian actor in Joey Tribbiani would carry extra weight when audiences know of Chalamet's own stage background. Suggesting that he is unable to get a job in any productions whilst also being a modern starlet in real life would create a stark contrast and open the door for on-the-nose comedy.

Timothée Chalamet would bring a more dramatic edge to the role while also cementing his position as the star heartthrob of the show.