Matthew Perry‘s legacy continues to live on.
Three years after the Friends actor’s untimely death, Netflix announced its releasing a three-part docuseries about his life. The series is titled The One About Matthew Perry, borrowing its name inspiration from the beloved NBC sitcom’s signature formula.
According to the streamer, The One About Matthew Perry will feature all-new testimonies from Perry’s sister, Mia Perry Bowick, and his closest friends. Opening up about participating in the program, directed by Emmy winner Mary Robertson, Perry’s sister noted in a statement: “It’s taken time for me to feel ready to share these memories and what it was like to love Matthew through all the complexity of his life—to see him as a whole person, not just as Chandler, and not just as someone who struggled with addiction.”
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“As his sister, he shaped who I am today, the person I strive to be, and the work to which I’ve devoted my life,” she continued. “Matthew had a beautiful heart and a generous spirit, and even in his darkest moments, he could still make you laugh and feel loved. I hope this series gives everyone who loved him, whether personally or from afar, a deeper appreciation for who he truly was, and the legacy he leaves behind.”
The One About Matthew Perry ‘s October 27 premiere date arrives just one day ahead of the third anniversary of Perry’s October 28, 2023, death at age 54. Per his official autopsy report, the star’s death was ruled as “acute effects of ketamine.” Meanwhile, “drowning, coronary artery disease and buprenorphine effects” were listed as contributing factors.
Five individuals, including Dr. Salvador Plasencia and a drug dealer named Jasveen Sangha, were charged in connection to Perry’s death.
Perry’s death has touched many people, including his five friends costars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer. Following the second anniversary of his death last year, Aniston told Elle that the news of Perry’s passing “was so alarming and shocking, yet not shocking.”
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“[The Friends cast and I] always said, ‘I hope I never get that phone call.’ We miss him. He’s missed,” the Morning Show star continued. “He was a brilliant human being and an extraordinary talent, loved deeply, and wanted happiness more than anything. It makes me sad that he never really achieved that, because he deserved it.”
The One About Matthew Perry premieres Tuesday, October 27 on Netflix.