David Schwimmer, known for his role in FriendsHe’s been interested in horror comedies for a long time and finally found the perfect opportunity to explore it in season two Goose flesh on Disney+. The actor plays the lead role in the anthology episode The disappearancewhere he undergoes a dramatic transformation into a monstrous figure, which he describes as a compelling challenge at this stage of his career.

Photo: Disney

He plays his first major horror role in Goosebumps: The Disappearancea genre he has long been passionate about but never had the opportunity to explore. “I have always been a fan of horror, especially horror action comedies. The genre is so exciting for me,” he shared. In the series, Schwimmer portrays Anthony Brewer, a botanist who balances family life with his research in a chilling, traumatic act. Co-showrunners Hilary Winston and Rob Letterman felt that Schwimmer, who is known for his comedy, would be perfect to combine humor and horror.

Photo: Disney

In conversation with diversitySchwimmer reflects on the intense scrutiny he faced during this time Friends‘ rose to fame and describes a challenging and dark time, particularly followed by paparazzi. “I was lucky that I was 27 when I got Friends, but I kept thinking, Oh my God, if I was 16 when that happened… I don’t know how young actors get through that – I really don’t know – because It’s so shocking and your whole worldview is shattered.

He shares that moving to New York after the show ended helped him live a healthier lifestyle again, which contrasts with the bubble-like environment of LA. Schwimmer acknowledges how difficult it would have been to deal with such fame as a teenager, but emphasizes the support of his family and friends helped him cope.

“The relationship with the show itself is kind of a gift that keeps on giving. And what I mean by that is obviously that it was life-changing at the time – professionally, personally, everything. It changed the game.”