Ice Cube Recalls Why He Was Initially Hesitant About Making ‘Next Friday’

Ice Cube initially had reservations about creating a sequel to his beloved 1995 stoner comedy film Friday.

In the season one finale of the SpringHill show Mavericks with Mav Carter, Cube discussed his foray into acting and screenwriting, which began at the suggestion of John Singleton. Despite the success of Cube’s screenwriting debut with Friday (co-written with DJ Pooh), Cube admitted he felt somewhat pressured into making a sequel. Reflecting on the idea, he said, “I always thought, ‘We did a great movie, don’t touch it.'” However, Cube acknowledged that his team encouraged him to consider a sequel, and he eventually embraced the idea.