Netflix’s ‘The One About Matthew Perry’ Documentary Premieres October 27 With Intimate Family Testimonies
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Netflix's three-part documentary series "The One About Matthew Perry," directed by Mary Robertson, will premiere on October 27, marking a significant new release featuring intimate testimonies from Perry's sister and closest friends. The documentary aims to present a definitive portrait of the Friends star beyond his iconic role as Chandler Bing, exploring the full complexity of his life and legacy. In a new statement, Perry's sister Mia Perry Bowick revealed how the project allowed her to share memories and reflect on loving Matthew "through all the complexity of his life," describing him as generous, funny, and vulnerable, capable of making people laugh even in his darkest moments.
The series is produced by Maxine Productions (part of Sony Pictures Television) and examines Perry's well-documented struggles with addiction throughout his life. Perry died in 2023 at age 54 after consuming too much ketamine and drowning in his hot tub. The documentary represents what producers describe as the first in-depth, definitive account of the actor's life, constructed through archival family photographs and personal accounts from those who knew him best, presenting what his sister hopes will deepen appreciation for who he truly was and the legacy he leaves behind.
- Netflix releases Matthew Perry documentary on 27 October with sister and friends' testimonies
- Three-part series explores life beyond Chandler Bing, including addiction battles
- Sister describes him as generous and funny, even during his most difficult times
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Matthew Perry was an American actor best known for playing Chandler Bing on the hugely popular television series Friends, which ran from 1994 to 2004. The show made him one of the most recognisable faces in entertainment, and his character's humorous one-liners became iconic to millions of viewers worldwide. His death in 2023 at the age of 54 shocked fans and prompted renewed discussion about his life both on and off screen.
Perry struggled with addiction for much of his life, a battle that was well documented and which he spoke about publicly. In December 2023, he died by drowning in his hot tub after consuming excessive amounts of the anaesthetic drug ketamine. His death raised questions about how he had accessed the drug and prompted investigations into the circumstances surrounding it.
Netflix is releasing a three-part documentary series called "The One About Matthew Perry" on 27 October, which aims to provide an intimate portrait of his life beyond his famous television role. The series features testimonies from his sister and close friends, along with archival photographs and personal accounts. His sister has said she hopes the documentary will help people understand the full complexity of who Matthew Perry was, beyond the character that made him famous.
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