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Radnor: HIMYM cast no longer close

Published 20 August 2026

Actor Josh Radnor has revealed that the cast of the long-running sitcom "How I Met Your Mother" is no longer close, despite their on-screen portrayal of an inseparable friend group. In a recent interview on the "Half the Picture" podcast, Radnor, who played Ted Mosby for all nine seasons, was asked if he and his former costars remain as tight as they were during filming. His answer was direct: "No, no, not even a little bit."

Radnor, 52, was quick to clarify that his comments do not indicate any major feud or dramatic fallout. Instead, he described the natural drift that occurs after an intense shared experience ends. He compared the bond formed during the show's 2005 to 2014 run to the friendships made in college, which are deeply felt at the time but often fade as people move on with their separate lives. "It's like college where you have this very intense time together... and then it just disperses, and you just go out and live your life," he explained.

The actor provided specific examples of his current, limited contact with his ensemble castmates. He said he and Jason Segel occasionally exchange texts when something reminds them of a funny moment on set, but he hasn't seen...

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