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Matthew Perry Netflix documentary release

Overview

Netflix has released ‘The One About Matthew Perry’, a three-part docuseries directed by Emmy winner Mary Robertson. The series, which premiered on October 27, 2026, explores the life and career of the late ‘Friends’ star, utilizing previously unreleased personal photographs and videos from the actor’s family archives to provide an intimate look at the man behind Chandler Bing.

The documentary features firsthand accounts from Perry’s sister, Mia Perry Bowick, and his brother-in-law, David Bowick, alongside testimonies from longtime friends and professional collaborators, including Roger Castillo, David Pressman, and former NBC Entertainment executive Warren Littlefield.

While the original ‘Friends’ cast—Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer—did not participate in new interviews due to the loss remaining “too raw”, they appear in archival footage. The series provides a candid examination of Perry’s lifelong struggle with substance use disorder and significant health crises, such as a near-fatal colon rupture in 2018, as well as his experiences during the 2021 ‘Friends’ reunion special.

Coming nearly three years after Perry’s death in October 2023—which was ruled an accident caused by the acute effects of ketamine—the production aims to present a complete portrait of his professional ascent, his private battles, and his legacy as an advocate for recovery. The release, which includes Super 8 footage and audio recordings, arrived on the eve of the third anniversary of his passing.

Entities

Netflix · Matthew Perry · Mia Perry Bowick · Friends · Courteney Cox

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 40 sources
    Netflix releases Matthew Perry docuseries

    Netflix has launched ‘The One About Matthew Perry’, a three-part docuseries exploring the late actor’s life, career, and battle with addiction through family archives and personal interviews.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Friends cast declines participation in Matthew Perry Netflix documentary

    The main cast of ‘Friends’ has declined to participate in the upcoming Netflix documentary series ‘The One About Matthew Perry’, which premieres on October 27.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Matthew Perry documentary to premiere on Netflix

    Netflix's upcoming documentary ‘The One About Matthew Perry’ premieres October 27, featuring his sister Mia Perry Bowick but notably excluding the ‘Friends’ cast due to the personal nature of his passing.

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