The dynamic in Friday follows in the tradition of such comic duos as Cheech and Chong. Ice Cube’s Craig is more grounded and hesitant to stir up trouble, with a dry sense of humor. Meanwhile, Smokey ...

Ironically, Tucker almost didn’t appear in Friday at all. DJ Pooh — who co-wrote the movie with Ice Cube — initially planned to star opposite his fellow screenwriter. But with DJ Pooh’s lack of acting ...

"It probably was good for me because it kept me moving to the next phase and next movies," actor Chris Tucker said about his decision not to reprise his role of Smokey in the Friday films Chris Tucker ...

Friday, the get-high classic that you and your cousins can quote by heart, celebrates its 20th anniversary this month. To commemorate the occasion, the film will be re-released in theaters for one ...

'Friday' premiered in 1995, starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker Samantha Stutsman is a writer and surveillance editor at PEOPLE. Alamy Stock Photo The Friday three-film franchise has had a solid fan ...

The cult classic Friday would have been a completely different movie if studio executives overexercised their authority and forced Ice Cube to hire a different comedian for the role of Smokey. Cube ...

He’s weeding out the rumors. Chris Tucker, who starred in the 1995 stoner comedy “Friday,” is coughing up the real reason he refused to reprise his lead role as Smokey opposite Ice Cube in the flick’s ...