Brief
Friends cast declines to appear in Netflix’s Matthew Perry documentary
A source told Page Six that Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer all declined to take part in the upcoming Netflix series.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Netflix’s upcoming three‑part documentary, "The One with Matthew Perry," will proceed without participation from any of Perry’s former "Friends" co‑stars, according to a source cited by Page Six.
What happened
The series, directed by Mary Robertson, is set to debut on October 27, 2026, and will focus on Perry’s life, featuring his sister Mia Perry Bowick and other friends and colleagues. When approached, the five principal cast members – Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer – all declined to be interviewed or appear on camera.
What the reports add
The source explained that the actors were "reached out to and decided not to participate." A second source said Aniston, 57, in particular would find it "too difficult to address the loss" and would not want to "sit down and start crying on camera" or relive the tragedy publicly.
What was said
"They were reached out to and decided not to participate," the insider told Page Six about the cast’s decision.
"There’s no way Jen would ever do something like that," the same source added regarding Aniston’s reluctance, noting she does not want to "relive it and have it be so public."
How it came about
Matthew Perry died on October 27, 2023, after being found unresponsive in a hot tub at his Pacific Palisades home; his death was later attributed to acute ketamine effects and drowning. The documentary will also feature Perry’s sister, who opens up about his struggles with addiction and the $9 million he spent on rehab, as detailed in his 2022 memoir. Earlier Felo coverage highlighted the series’ trailer and confirmed the October 27 premiere, the involvement of Mary Robertson, and the absence of the sitcom’s cast from the final product.
Key facts
- Netflix’s documentary on Matthew Perry will not include any of his former Friends co‑stars. (nypost.com)
- Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer all declined to participate. (nypost.com)
- The series is a three‑part documentary directed by Mary Robertson, premiering on October 27, 2026. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Exclusive | Why Matthew Perry’s ‘Friends’ co-stars are missing from new Netflix doc”
