Netflix's 'The One About Matthew Perry' will explore actor's private battles and family memories

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Set us as preferred A new three-part documentary series on Netflix will explore the life and struggles of Matthew Perry and feature an interview with his sister Mia Perry Bowick, along with unreleased photos and videos from the private archive of the Perry family.“The One About Matthew Perry” will premiere on the streaming platform Oct.27, according to an announcement by Netflix on Tuesday.

The docuseries, directed and executive produced by award-winning director Mary Robertson (“Quiet on Set”), will tell the story of Perry and his journey from rising comedic star to the man behind the Emmy-nominated role of Chandler Bing on “Friends.”“Through his many films, TV and stage performances, and his unforgettable portrayal of Chandler Bing, he made millions of us laugh, connect, and feel a little less alone,” Robertson said in a statement.“He also gave us so much more by bravely speaking about addiction.

Yet the public only knew part of his story.That’s why we set out to make this series: to let the people who knew and loved Matthew reveal the person behind the public figure.” California Authorities found Perry unresponsive in his Los Angeles home Saturday.

There was no sign of foul play.The documentary will explore new details about Perry’s private struggles with prescription painkillers and alcohol through firsthand memories from his family and collaborators.The actor died in 2023 from acute effects of ketamine, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner.

Five people were sentenced to prison for supplying Perry with the drug, including his assistant, two doctors, a former drug counselor and a drug dealer known as the “Ketamine queen.” Perry Bowick hopes the series gives everyone who loved him an appreciation of who he truly was and the legacy he leaves behind.“It’s taken time for me to...