{
  "id": 10788901,
  "title": "Get ready to laugh and cry with The One About Matthew Perry trailer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/get-ready-to-laugh-and-cry-with-the-one-about-matthew-perry-trailer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T13:26:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/the-one-about-matthew-perry-trailer"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three years to the day following the passing of Friends star Matthew Perry, Netflix is set to unleash its three-part documentary series, titled \"The One About Matthew Perry.\" The trailer, recently released, begins with Perry reciting the prayer he uttered before auditioning for Friends: \"God, you can do anything you want to me, just please make me famous.\" Narrating the clip, Perry shares, \"I got a phone call and I instantly knew my whole life was gonna change... but God did not forget the other part.\" Perry's life was tragically cut short in 2023 at the age of 54 due to a drug overdose, leaving behind a legacy defined by both his comedic genius and his relentless struggle against substance abuse and depression.\n\nThe documentary, directed by Mary Robertson, who won an Emmy for her work on the series Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV, delves into Perry's journey, showcasing the support he received from family and friends. Perry's sister Mia and his real-life companions offer heartfelt tributes to his comedic skills and his unwavering determination to overcome his demons. Mia reveals that Perry had spent a staggering $7 million of his earnings from his meteoric rise to fame on his quest for sobriety, a testament to his commitment to fighting his battle.\n\nReactions from Perry's circle range from admiration to emotional distress, with one lifelong friend playfully asking, \"So is this the funny part of the documentary?\" The trailer concludes with a clip from Stephen Colbert's Late Show from the year Perry died, followed by a poignant statement from Perry himself: \"I missed you guys. I missed all of you.\" As fans grapple with the loss of this talented and troubled soul, the sentiment of return will undoubtedly echo throughout. \"The One About Matthew Perry\" is set to premiere on Netflix on October 27.",
  "summary": "The Netflix docuseries about the late Friends star premieres October 27.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}