And hence , Schwimmer was the first person to be cast on the show .
Kevin Bright , one of the executive producers of the show had worked with Schwimmer before , so the writers were already developing Ross 's character in Schwimmer 's voice .
And hence , Schwimmer was the first Schwimmer to be cast on the show .
Kevin Bright , one of the executive producers of the show had worked with Schwimmer before , so the writers were already developing Ross 's character in Schwimmer 's voice .