‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry’s passing sent a massive shock across the industry and across the star’s beloved fandom. The actor was well known for his role as Chandler Bing in the sitcom, and he kept millions of people entertained through his projects that followed. However, behind the camera, the actor was fighting a long battle with substance and alcohol addiction. The series, ‘The One About Matthew Perry’, whose title has been inspired by the famous theme of the ‘Friends’ episode titles, explores his life, his fame, and his addiction and remembers him for the legacy he left behind.
What is ‘The One About Matthew Perry’?
‘The One About Matthew Perry’ is a three-part documentary series on OTT that explores the late actor’s rise to stardom with ‘Friends’, his work outside of the hit TV series, and his years-long battle with addiction and substance abuse. Directed by Mary Robertson, the series includes glimpses of rare family photos and home videos, as well as insights from co-creator Warren Littlefield and longtime friends. Not only that, but his sister, Mia Perry Bowick, also sat down for an interview for the series. It also gives fans an exclusive look into never-before-heard testimonies, unreleased home photos, and private archive videos.Lastly, the series also provides a look into the legacy he left behind after his sudden passing in 2023 at age 54, honouring his humour, generosity, and open advocacy that helped save the lives of others struggling with addiction.
When and where to watch ‘The One About Matthew Perry’?
The docuseries has already been released online on Netflix and is available for streaming worldwide. It was released online on October 27.
What happened to Matthew Perry?
In October 2023, it was reported that the beloved ‘The Whole Nine Yards’ actor had passed away after he was found unconscious in his hot tub. The investigation into the matter later revealed that the actor had passed away due to the acute effects of ketamine, drowning, coronary artery disease, and the effects of buprenorphine. His demise was ruled an accident after it was reported that, possibly after consuming the substances, Perry may have lost consciousness while he was in the hot tub.Following a thorough investigation and multiple court cases, five people pleaded guilty and received sentences or punishments in connection with Matthew Perry’s passing. This included Jasveen Sangha, also known as ‘The Ketamine Queen’, who supplied the substances to the actor, as well as his live-in assistant Kenneth Iwamasa, Dr Salvador Plasencia, Erik Fleming, and Dr Mark Chavez.
