Actors Drew Barrymore and Luke Wilson Reunite to Celebrate 27 Years of 'Home Fries'

On November 4, 2025, actress Drew Barrymore sat down with writer Vince Gilligan on her talk show and attempted to call her former co-star Luke Wilson to discuss the 27th anniversary of their 1998 romantic comedy 'Home Fries'. However, Barrymore's initial call went to Wilson's voicemail, with the host admitting "This is not going the way I planned."

Undeterred, Barrymore left a heartfelt message for Wilson, telling him they were thinking of him and the film they had made together nearly three decades ago. Fortunately, Wilson quickly returned the call during a commercial break, apologizing for missing the initial contact as he had been taking out his trash cans.

The 54-year-old actor went on to praise Gilligan's incredible career success since their time working on 'Home Fries', expressing how happy he was to see Gilligan go on to create acclaimed shows like 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul'. Wilson also reminisced about his own experiences filming the movie, recalling a humorous incident where he and co-star Jake Busey had accidentally committed a federal offense while "directing" a passing train.

Barrymore, who dated Wilson from 1996 to 1998, was delighted to reconnect with her former co-star and friend, thanking him for always being "game" to appear on her show. The pair's warm exchange and shared memories of their time making 'Home Fries' over 27 years ago served as a heartwarming testament to the enduring bonds forged on set.