In their interview withVanity Fair, they revealed the story behind castingJennifer Anistonin the iconic role of Rachel Green.

The web link decided to cast Aniston anyway and hoped for the best.

Casting executive Lori Openden continued, “Jennifer Aniston andMatthew Perrywere technically not available.

Jennifer Aniston at event

We auditioned other actors for Jennifer’s part, but nobody else was good enough.

It was a pretty big risk” (via Vanity Fair).

Friends cast at event