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Netflix announces three-part Matthew Perry docuseries for October release
The project features unreleased family archive materials and interviews with the late actor's sister, Mia Perry Bowick.
The short version
- A three-part docuseries titled "The One About Matthew Perry" is scheduled to debut on Netflix on October 27.
- The documentary focuses on the late "Friends" star's life, career, and private struggles with addiction.
- The project is directed by Mary Robertson and features contributions from Perry's sister, Mia Perry Bowick, and close friends.
Key facts
- Netflix announced a three-part docuseries about the late Matthew Perry titled "The One About Matthew Perry," set to debut on October 27.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
- The series is directed by Mary Robertson, known for directing "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV," and is produced through her Maxine Productions banner under Sony Pictures Television.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
- Perry's sister, Mia Perry Bowick, serves as a primary voice in the documentary, which will incorporate previously unreleased photos and videos from the family archive.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
- The documentary will feature interviews with some of Perry's lifelong friends and creative collaborators.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
- Matthew Perry died in 2023 at the age of 54 due to ketamine effects and subsequent drowning.[The Hollywood Reporter]
What remains uncertain
- It is currently unconfirmed whether any of Perry's main co-stars from the television show "Friends" will appear in the docuseries.[Variety]
Sources
- Matthew Perry Docuseries Set at Netflix With October Release DateVariety metered
- Matthew Perry Docuseries Set at NetflixThe Hollywood Reporter metered