Matthew Perry’s life and legacy continues to invite reflection. The One About Matthew Perry takes a closer look at Perry’s life and career through personal accounts from his younger sister Mia Perry Bowick and longtime friends, along with unreleased photographs and videos from the Perry family’s private archive.
The documentary follows his journey from a rising comedian to the global star known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends. It also explores his relationships, private struggles, battle with addiction, recovery and efforts to help others facing similar challenges.
Perry played Chandler Bing in all 236 episodes of Friends, which ran from 1994 to 2004. His film credits included Fools Rush In and The Whole Nine Yards. He died in October 2023 at the age of 54 following an accidental overdose.
The three-part documentary is divided into “The One About Love,” “The One About Laughter” and “The One About a Friend,” covering different aspects of Perry’s life and legacy.
The One About Matthew Perry X Reviews
The documentary saw emotional and positive reactions, wiith it getting praised for its personal stories and remembering Matthew Perry for his role as Chandler Bing. Here are some of the reviews on X.
Are The Friends Cast In The Documentary?
No, Perry’s five Friends co-stars were not interviewed, but they appear through archival footage. Director Mary Robertson said the cast was approached but chose not to participate.
The series also features Jeff Strauss, a Friends writer and producer, along with personal photographs that offer a closer look at the sitcom. Robertson said Perry’s longtime real-life friends, whom he met in his late teens and early 20s, remained close to him for decades and were still his friends when he died.
Who Directed The One About Matthew Perry?
Emmy winner Mary Robertson directed the series. According to Netflix’s press notes, Maxine Productions, part of Sony Pictures Television, produced the documentary. Robertson, Lisa Kalikow, Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman are executive producers, while Lora Moftah is the co-executive producer and Jessica Call is the producer.
Who Appears In The Documentary?
The series features Perry’s family, longtime friends, actors, filmmakers and professional collaborators. Participants include Mia Perry Bowick, Roger Castillo, David Pressman, former NBC Entertainment president Warren Littlefield and Friends writer and producer Jeff Strauss.
Actor and longtime friend Kevin Pollak, Fools Rush In producer Doug Draizin, actress René Ashton, director Jonathan Lynn, recovery friend Tim Harrington, actor Nate Torrence, advocate West Huddleston and Los Angeles Times columnist Mary McNamara also appear. E. Martin Estrada, former US Attorney for the Central District of California, is featured as well.
The One About Matthew Perry released on October 27.
