Netflix has unveiled a trailer for 'The One About Matthew Perry,' a documentary exploring the life and career of the late 'Friends' star, according to multiple outlets. The film is set to premiere on the streaming service on Oct. 27, per Variety.
The trailer includes reflections from Perry, delivered in voiceover, about the toll his fame took on him, according to Deadline. In the clip, Perry recalls saying, 'I said God, you can do anything you want to me just please make me famous.'
Several outlets reported that the documentary addresses Perry's struggle with addiction, including a detail that he spent $7 million trying to get sober. Independent Journal Review reported that this figure was cited by Perry's sister, Mia Perry Bowick, in the trailer, who also described the loneliness he struggled to overcome.
The documentary also features Perry's family discussing his experience, according to Rolling Stone, which described the film as covering his 'addiction battle.' UPI reported that the docuseries explores both the struggles and legacy of the 'Friends' star.
How each side covered it
Left
- Rolling Stone and Variety reported Perry's family opening up about his addiction battle and the $7 million sobriety journey.
- Outlets noted the documentary's Oct. 27 Netflix premiere date.
- Variety described the trailer as chronicling Perry's experience with fame and its realities.
“‘The One About Matthew Perry,’ a Netflix documentary about the late “Friends” star is coming to the streamer on Oct. 27, and a trailer was revealed Tuesday ahead of its release.” — Variety
Center
- Deadline quoted Perry's voiceover reflecting on wanting fame and its toll.
- UPI framed the documentary as exploring both struggles and legacy of the 'Friends' star.
“In a voiceover early in the clip, Perry says, “I said God, you can do anything you want to me just please make me famous.”” — Deadline
Right
- Independent Journal Review reported that Perry's sister Mia Perry Bowick discussed the $7 million spent on sobriety and his loneliness.
- The Daily Caller referenced a description of the documentary as containing 'comedy and tragedy.'
“his sister Mia Perry Bowick says he spent $7 million trying to get sober and describes the loneliness he struggled to overcome” — Independent Journal Review
Questions readers ask
What is 'The One About Matthew Perry' about?
It is a Netflix documentary examining the late 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's career and his long struggle with addiction, including a reported $7 million spent trying to get sober.
When does the Matthew Perry documentary premiere?
According to Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, 'The One About Matthew Perry' premieres on Netflix on Oct. 27.
Who appears in the documentary discussing Perry's struggles?
Independent Journal Review reported that Perry's sister, Mia Perry Bowick, appears in the trailer discussing his sobriety journey and loneliness.
What did outlets across the political spectrum focus on in covering this trailer?
Left-leaning, center, and right-leaning outlets all focused on the documentary's exploration of Perry's fame and his addiction struggles, with several highlighting the reported $7 million spent on sobriety efforts.
Sources · 9 outlet reports
- Rolling StoneLeft-leaningMatthew Perry’s Family Open Up About His $7 Million Addiction Battle in New Doc Trailer
- The Daily BeastLeft-leaningMatthew Perry’s Real Friends Tell All in Revelatory New Film
- The Hollywood ReporterLeft-leaningNetflix’s Matthew Perry Docuseries Debuts Tearjerker Trailer
- VarietyLeft-leaning‘The One About Matthew Perry’ Trailer: Late ‘Friends’ Star’s Career, $7 Million Sobriety Journey and More Explored in Netflix Doc
- DeadlineCenter‘The One About Matthew Perry’ Intimate Docuseries Gets Netflix Premiere Date, Trailer
- UPICenterMatthew Perry docuseries explores struggles, legacy of 'Friends' star
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningPerry Doc Trailer Features $7 Million Sobriety Revelation
- New York PostRight-leaningMatthew Perry doc exposes dark side of fame, staggering cost of sobriety in emotional trailer
- The Daily CallerRight-leaning‘All Great Stories Have Comedy And Tragedy’: Netflix Drops Matthew Perry Teaser Video