The director said about Baxendale in the 1998 episode “The One with All the Rugby.” There was no one for Schwimmer to bounce off. It resembled one-handed clapping.
He went on to say: “The funny is just as important as the chemistry in sitcoms and any type of romantic comedy.” We found that Ross needed a new girlfriend who was as hilarious as Rachel.
Due to strict filming schedules or other practical issues, recasting is often not possible. Nobody should be used as a straw man,
Unless it’s for a single episode. Burrows continued by emphasizing the need of having “someone who gets laughs.”
“You have to fire that individual when you start an arc and it doesn’t work out. It’s a brief farewell if it’s a day player,” he remarked.
Additionally, the opposite is true. The authors start working to find a method to retain the actor if there is chemistry. However, a lot of admirers like Emily, so it was obviously not a complete flop!
