Cole Sprouse and David Schwimmer on “Friends” in 2000.Photo:Warner/NBCCole Sprouseis all smiles talking aboutFriends, on which he starred as Ben Geller between 2000 and 2002 starting at age seven.“Friendshas become now such an iconic thing, this entity,” he tells PEOPLE. “But I was only really on it for 10 episodes!”Plus, he says, “I was a kiddo. So how I remember those 10 episodes is probably quite different to an older cast member who did a thousand episodes.”But when Sprouse, now 31, is asked whether he’s since had any contact with those cast members — includingDavid Schwimmer, who played his onscreen father Ross Geller — theRiverdalestar reveals they’ve never met as adults.In the years since starring on the show, “I’ve actually never had the chance or never bumped into any of them,” the actor admits of Schwimmer, as well asJennifer Aniston,Courteney Cox,Lisa Kudrow,Matt LeBlancandthe lateMatthew Perry.Cole Sprouse on Feb. 5.Eric Charbonneau/GettyNot running into his former costars in Hollywood “is almost more rare than the opposite,” notes Sprouse with a laugh. “I thought for sure I would’ve bumped into them.”Aniston, 55, was shocked to learn of Sprouse’s “crazy” adult age in a 2023interviewalongsideAdam Sandler.“What?” Aniston asked, raising her hands above her head in surprise. “He was so little!“Sprouse, who now stars oppositeKathryn Newtonin directorZelda Williamsand screenwriterDiablo Cody’sLisa Frankenstein(in theaters now), has added plenty of credits to his résumé as an adult, including 2019’sFive Feet ApartwithHaley Lu Richardson, 2022’sMoonshotwithLana Condorand seven seasons as Jughead Jones onRiverdale. He’s also set to appear in the upcoming page-to-screen adaptation of Mason Deaver’sI Wish You All the Best.But his onscreen appearances as a child, from 1990s comedy seriesGrace Under FiretoThe Suite Life of Zack & Codyand its spinoffs with twin brotherDylan, remain numerous — and beloved.Dylan and Cole Sprouse on ‘The Suite Life of Zack and Cody’.Disney Channel/Everett“We never anticipated that it would’ve been such an important part of so many people’s childhoods,” Sprouse tells PEOPLE of the Disney Channel sitcom. “It’s really beautiful to see that people still have such a wonderful and nostalgic space still carved out for children’s programming and our show.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The brothers remain close with “all theSuite Lifecast and crew,” he says. Otherwise, “the only person that I have pretty consistent communication with from that period” is Sandler, his costar in the 1999 hit filmBig Daddy. “I still talk to him,” the actor reveals.(Left to right:) Cole/Dylan Sprouse and Adam Sandler in “Big Daddy”.Columbia Pictures/courtesy Everett CollectionIn a 2022 interview with PEOPLE, Sprouse said that — unlike theFriendscast — he has also run into Sandler at events.“I really admire his career,” he said at the time. “He’s got a wonderful balance between art and commerce.”For more on Cole Sprouse, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribehere.Lisa Frankensteinis in theaters now.
Cole Sprouse and David Schwimmer on “Friends” in 2000.Photo:Warner/NBC
Warner/NBC
Cole Sprouseis all smiles talking aboutFriends, on which he starred as Ben Geller between 2000 and 2002 starting at age seven.“Friendshas become now such an iconic thing, this entity,” he tells PEOPLE. “But I was only really on it for 10 episodes!”Plus, he says, “I was a kiddo. So how I remember those 10 episodes is probably quite different to an older cast member who did a thousand episodes.”But when Sprouse, now 31, is asked whether he’s since had any contact with those cast members — includingDavid Schwimmer, who played his onscreen father Ross Geller — theRiverdalestar reveals they’ve never met as adults.In the years since starring on the show, “I’ve actually never had the chance or never bumped into any of them,” the actor admits of Schwimmer, as well asJennifer Aniston,Courteney Cox,Lisa Kudrow,Matt LeBlancandthe lateMatthew Perry.Cole Sprouse on Feb. 5.Eric Charbonneau/GettyNot running into his former costars in Hollywood “is almost more rare than the opposite,” notes Sprouse with a laugh. “I thought for sure I would’ve bumped into them.”Aniston, 55, was shocked to learn of Sprouse’s “crazy” adult age in a 2023interviewalongsideAdam Sandler.“What?” Aniston asked, raising her hands above her head in surprise. “He was so little!“Sprouse, who now stars oppositeKathryn Newtonin directorZelda Williamsand screenwriterDiablo Cody’sLisa Frankenstein(in theaters now), has added plenty of credits to his résumé as an adult, including 2019’sFive Feet ApartwithHaley Lu Richardson, 2022’sMoonshotwithLana Condorand seven seasons as Jughead Jones onRiverdale. He’s also set to appear in the upcoming page-to-screen adaptation of Mason Deaver’sI Wish You All the Best.But his onscreen appearances as a child, from 1990s comedy seriesGrace Under FiretoThe Suite Life of Zack & Codyand its spinoffs with twin brotherDylan, remain numerous — and beloved.Dylan and Cole Sprouse on ‘The Suite Life of Zack and Cody’.Disney Channel/Everett“We never anticipated that it would’ve been such an important part of so many people’s childhoods,” Sprouse tells PEOPLE of the Disney Channel sitcom. “It’s really beautiful to see that people still have such a wonderful and nostalgic space still carved out for children’s programming and our show.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The brothers remain close with “all theSuite Lifecast and crew,” he says. Otherwise, “the only person that I have pretty consistent communication with from that period” is Sandler, his costar in the 1999 hit filmBig Daddy. “I still talk to him,” the actor reveals.(Left to right:) Cole/Dylan Sprouse and Adam Sandler in “Big Daddy”.Columbia Pictures/courtesy Everett CollectionIn a 2022 interview with PEOPLE, Sprouse said that — unlike theFriendscast — he has also run into Sandler at events.“I really admire his career,” he said at the time. “He’s got a wonderful balance between art and commerce.”For more on Cole Sprouse, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribehere.Lisa Frankensteinis in theaters now.
Cole Sprouseis all smiles talking aboutFriends, on which he starred as Ben Geller between 2000 and 2002 starting at age seven.
“Friendshas become now such an iconic thing, this entity,” he tells PEOPLE. “But I was only really on it for 10 episodes!”
Plus, he says, “I was a kiddo. So how I remember those 10 episodes is probably quite different to an older cast member who did a thousand episodes.”
But when Sprouse, now 31, is asked whether he’s since had any contact with those cast members — includingDavid Schwimmer, who played his onscreen father Ross Geller — theRiverdalestar reveals they’ve never met as adults.
In the years since starring on the show, “I’ve actually never had the chance or never bumped into any of them,” the actor admits of Schwimmer, as well asJennifer Aniston,Courteney Cox,Lisa Kudrow,Matt LeBlancandthe lateMatthew Perry.
Cole Sprouse on Feb. 5.Eric Charbonneau/Getty
Eric Charbonneau/Getty
Not running into his former costars in Hollywood “is almost more rare than the opposite,” notes Sprouse with a laugh. “I thought for sure I would’ve bumped into them.”
Aniston, 55, was shocked to learn of Sprouse’s “crazy” adult age in a 2023interviewalongsideAdam Sandler.
“What?” Aniston asked, raising her hands above her head in surprise. “He was so little!”
Sprouse, who now stars oppositeKathryn Newtonin directorZelda Williamsand screenwriterDiablo Cody’sLisa Frankenstein(in theaters now), has added plenty of credits to his résumé as an adult, including 2019’sFive Feet ApartwithHaley Lu Richardson, 2022’sMoonshotwithLana Condorand seven seasons as Jughead Jones onRiverdale. He’s also set to appear in the upcoming page-to-screen adaptation of Mason Deaver’sI Wish You All the Best.
But his onscreen appearances as a child, from 1990s comedy seriesGrace Under FiretoThe Suite Life of Zack & Codyand its spinoffs with twin brotherDylan, remain numerous — and beloved.
Dylan and Cole Sprouse on ‘The Suite Life of Zack and Cody’.Disney Channel/Everett
“We never anticipated that it would’ve been such an important part of so many people’s childhoods,” Sprouse tells PEOPLE of the Disney Channel sitcom. “It’s really beautiful to see that people still have such a wonderful and nostalgic space still carved out for children’s programming and our show.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
The brothers remain close with “all theSuite Lifecast and crew,” he says. Otherwise, “the only person that I have pretty consistent communication with from that period” is Sandler, his costar in the 1999 hit filmBig Daddy. “I still talk to him,” the actor reveals.
(Left to right:) Cole/Dylan Sprouse and Adam Sandler in “Big Daddy”.Columbia Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection
Columbia Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection
In a 2022 interview with PEOPLE, Sprouse said that — unlike theFriendscast — he has also run into Sandler at events.
“I really admire his career,” he said at the time. “He’s got a wonderful balance between art and commerce.”
For more on Cole Sprouse, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribehere.
Lisa Frankensteinis in theaters now.
source: people.com
