Jennifer Aniston Makes an Unexpected Career Move — This New Project Has Everyone Talking!
In a surprising turn of events, Jennifer Aniston is stepping into a whole new chapter of her career, leaving fans buzzing with excitement. The beloved actress, known for her iconic roles in Friends and countless Hollywood blockbusters, has now signed on to produce and star in a high-profile Netflix limited series — marking a bold shift from her usual big-screen and sitcom projects.
Sources reveal that this new project will showcase Aniston in a dramatic role unlike anything she’s done before, proving once again that she’s not afraid to take risks and reinvent herself. Fans have flooded social media with support, eager to see their favorite star conquer new territory. As always, when Jennifer Aniston makes a move, the world takes notice.
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NEED TO KNOW
- Jennifer Aniston reveals which of her projects she would be most interested in revisiting in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE
- “This literally came up the other day: Horrible Bosses,” the actress says, referring to the 2011 comedy film and its 2014 sequel
- Aniston starred opposite Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day, Jamie Foxx and more in the film series
Jennifer Aniston would love to step back into the shoes of one of her past characters — but it’s not Rachel Green.
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the actress, 56, reveals which of her projects across her illustrious career she would be most interested in revisiting, amid an era when reboots and long-awaited sequels are so popular.
“Oh my God, this literally came up the other day: Horrible Bosses,” Aniston says, referring to the 2011 comedy film and its 2014 sequel, which follow employees as they deal with — and plan how to murder — their abusive bosses.
“Jason Bateman and I were talking about that, and Charlie Day has been talking about it a lot too,” continues the Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award-winner. “So that’s something that we think would be super fun.”
“The characters are hilarious, and we need comedy. I personally think comedy is a necessity. That’s one that we would have a really fun time, I think, going back to, seeing where those crazy cats are today,” she adds.
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Aniston made her film debut in 1993’s Leprechaun. Her big break came a year later, though, when she was cast in Friends as Green, a part she played for the series’ entire run from 1994 to 2004.
She starred in the beloved and fan-favorite role opposite Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer.
Aniston has starred in a variety other popular projects over the years, including Office Space (1999), Marley & Me (2008), He’s Just Not That into You (2009), Just Go with It (2011), We’re the Millers (2013), Cake (2014), Dumplin’ (2018) and Murder Mystery (2019) and its 2023 sequel.
The LolaVie founder currently stars opposite Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Karen Pittman and more in Apple TV+’s The Morning Show, which is scheduled to release its fourth season later this year. (The actress also serves as a producer on the show.)
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Aniston, who has launched a new campaign with Smartwater, currently has a few upcoming roles lined up as well, including one in the film Hail Mary, plus one for the currently untitled project directed by Sophie Goodhart.
Still, the actress admits that after almost four decades in Hollywood, there is something she still hopes to accomplish in her career.
“I definitely want to do a Broadway play,” Aniston tells PEOPLE. “That’s on my bucket list, but it’s finding the time and finding the right piece, the right material.”
“But I absolutely have to do a play on Broadway,” adds the star.
Both Horrible Bosses films are available to purchase and stream. The Morning Show‘s season four is scheduled to begin streaming on Apple TV+ on Sept. 17.
