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David Schwimmer’s portrayal of Ross Geller in the hit sitcomFriendswas iconic. It not only presented his exceptional comic timing but also his magnificent range as an actor. While Schwimmer is still associated with his beloved paleontologist character, another series of his deserves equal credit.
In 2003, David Schwimmer was a part of the American war drama miniseries,Band of Brothers. And due to his lovable role onFriends, it did not get the popularity it deserved.
David Schwimmer’s overlooked performance inBand of Brothers
Band of Brothersnarrated the stories of Easy Company, part of the 101st Airborne Division. The well-acclaimed series had stars like Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg helming the producer seat. But it also featuredDavid Schwimmerplaying the role of Captain Herbert Sobel. His character was specifically designed for theviewersto loathe. As the series portrays him as someone being too hard with his training methods, even more than military standards.
This was a completely different role than the one he had onFriends. So, not surprisingly, it didn’t get the credit it deserved, as fans were only interested in watching him as the goofy paleontologist. A fan took the same matter onRedditand posted on what he thought about the debate surrounding Schwimmer’s role in both the series.
He added that, according to him, Schwimmer was among the best castings of the show. Further, many people still to date struggle to separate the actor from his Ross Geller persona. He added:
A lot of people struggle because he played Ross, but I truly don’t see any similarities between the characters, I have watched BoB and Friends on the same day and even then I dont see Ross in BoB, just captain Sobel.
The Reddit user further added that while he was appreciating the actor, it doesn’t mean the rest of the casting decisions were poor. He added that everyone performed brilliantly, but with Schwimmer, who was widely known for his comedic roles in the 2000’s, the series took a great risk at casting him in something that was so serious and dark.
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But his performance inBand of Brothersadded to the notion that he was far more capable of carrying complex and challenging roles.
David Schwimmer tried out different roles and shows afterFriends
Being part of a superhitsitcomis not an easy feat. So, David Schwimmer was well aware that after his stint as Ross Geller, it would be difficult to escape the shadows of a comedy actor. In order to deal with such a situation, he went on to look for roles that were more diverse than what he had done in the past (viaThe Financial Times).
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Along with his stint onFriends, he also got on board with projects that showcased his versatility. His career trajectory shifted to that of a more dramatic and serious one when he participated inBand of Brothers. The actor stated inThe New York Timesthat the main reason he took the project was to shed his Ross Geller image. But he was also well aware that some viewers might still see traces of hisFriend’scharacter.
The audience loved David Schwimmer’s portrayal of the iconic Ross Geller on the sitcom. It goes without saying that the actor is quite versatile when it comes to playing roles across diverse genres.
you may stream all seasons ofFriendsandBand of Brotherson Max as well as rent it on Apple TV.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
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