Hit sitcom 'Friends' is heading to the big screen, following in the success of 'Sex And The City: The Movie'.

The popular TV comedy, which ran for ten years from 1994 to 2004, will be brought back to life in a special film adaptation much like the recent 'SATC' project, which has earned a huge sum in sales.

The show's six stars — Courtney Cox Arquette (Monica), David Schwimmer (Ross), Jennifer Aniston (Rachel), Matthew Perry (Chandler), Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe) and Matt Le Blanc (Joey) — have reportedly all expressed their desire to reunite the Central Perk gang, despite rumours of Aniston’s initial reluctance.

A source said: "Jennifer, Courtney and the rest of the cast are keen to reprise their roles, under the right circumstances.

"The box office success of 'SATC' has really got their wheels spinning about how a 'Friends' film could be just as big, if done right.

"Jennifer says she and Courtney have already talked this summer about what they want out of a 'Friends' movie."

The film may be in production as soon as the next 18 months, according to reports.