How to remake a comedy skit with your friends in it

Updated October 21, 2026 · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

Share the skit into Rift, add a photo of each friend who agrees to be in it, and tell Spark, Rift's video agent, who plays whom: 'Sam is the waiter, I'm the customer, same punchline'. Spark keeps the setting, the camera and the comic timing. Check the Draft and tap Make for a video up to 15 seconds, then send it to the chat.

Share a skit you like, add a photo of each friend, and say who plays which part. Spark keeps the setting, the camera and the timing. New to this? Read what a trend remake is.

What you need

An iPhone with Rift.
The skit video.
A clear photo of each friend, and their OK.

Step by step

Share the skit into Rift.
Add your friends’ photos.
Cast it: who plays whom, by position.
Change one detail for an inside joke.
Check the Draft and tap Make.

Lines to try with Spark

“Sam is the waiter, I’m the customer, same punchline.”
“Same skit in our office kitchen, Ana is the one who opens the fridge.”
“Me as the boss, Leo as the intern, keep everything else.”

Tips

Physical comedy remakes best: falls, reactions, double-takes.
Keep the timing. The pause before the punchline matters.

Questions people ask

Does it keep the dialogue?

Sound isn't in the app yet. Pick skits that land without words, or add the original sound when you post if you have the right to.

Can I change the setting?

Yes. Say "same skit, in our office".

How many friends can be in it?

Small groups are clearest. Two or three is a good start.

Can I use an inside joke?

Yes. Change one detail: the food, the place, the outfit.