Cole Sprouse's Revelation Leaves Internet In Shock: Never Crossed Paths With 'Friends' Cast Since Playing David Schwimmer's Son

The internet reacts with astonishment as Cole Sprouse reveals he never encountered the 'Friends' cast after portraying David Schwimmer's son on the iconic sitcom.

Davy

• Published in News
• March 10, 2024

In a surprising revelation, actor Cole Sprouse left the internet buzzing by disclosing that he had never had any encounters with the cast of the beloved sitcom 'Friends' since his role as David Schwimmer's on-screen son. This unexpected admission has sparked widespread curiosity and speculation among fans of the show.

Join us as we delve into the intriguing details of Sprouse's revelation and explore the reactions it has garnered across the online community.

Cole Sprouse, now 26, portrayed the cheeky, blonde-haired son of Ross and his first wife, Carol. However, fans of the sitcom will recall that Ben didn’t make any appearances after season eight and was only mentioned sporadically thereafter.

Ross, who had been married three times, eventually had a daughter named Emma with Rachel, but it seems his first child was seemingly forgotten.

Cole, who subsequently rose to fame alongside his twin brother Dylan in Disney’s The Suite Life of Zach and Cody, and now graces the screen as Jughead in Riverdale, has offered insights into why his character was gradually phased out. And unfortunately, it doesn't reflect well on Ross' parenting abilities.

Cole unveiled, "Critics would argue that Ross wasn't exactly the most involved father. So, it doesn't come as a huge surprise to me." This role marked Cole's solo performance without sharing the spotlight with his identical twin, Dylan.

He further remarked, "Honestly, whether we appeared together as the same character depended on how much screen time we had."

"In Friends, for example, my role wasn't too prominent. They only really needed to hire one twin because both of us were incredibly expensive."

However, some fans have darker explanations regarding Ben's disappearance. One fan, D.F. Lovett, shared a theory online, which was later reposted to Reddit, stating: "I think Ross Geller lost custody of his son Ben in the later seasons of Friends. Friends ran for ten seasons, but Ben doesn’t make any in-person appearances after episode twelve of season eight. He's only mentioned six times in the remaining fifty-four episodes after his last appearance."

"People often speculate whether Ross was a better father off-screen, suggesting that his children may have met even if it wasn't shown to the audience."

"However, the more probable explanation is that he was such a negligent father that he gradually faded away from his son’s life. He likely pretended to his family and friends that he still had a relationship with a son he barely knew."

"Most troublingly, it’s during these remaining fifty-four episodes that Ross’s second child is born."

"Ben never has the chance to meet his new half-sister on screen, and their potential meeting is never acknowledged."

"We're left wondering if Ben ever got to know his sister, if they formed a bond, or if he embraced his role as an older brother."

"Sadly, Ben's character simply disappears from the storyline without any closure."

"Rest in peace, Ben. You will be deeply missed."

Davy