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Documentary trailer shows Matthew Perry’s sister speaking about his addiction
The trailer for Netflix’s upcoming documentary includes Perry’s sister describing his struggle and the costs of his repeated attempts at sobriety.
By Felo News Desk · Published
A trailer for the Netflix documentary "The One About Matthew Perry" reveals Perry’s sister, Mia Perry Bowick, talking about the late actor’s prolonged battle with addiction.
The three‑part series, directed by Mary Robertson, will premiere on Netflix on October 27. It combines archival footage, previously unseen conversations, and interviews with friends and colleagues, though none of his "Friends" co‑stars appear.
In the trailer, Bowick says her brother often felt emptiness and loneliness despite his fame. She also notes that he spent about $7 million on various recovery attempts. The documentary includes remarks from longtime friends Roger Castillo and David Pressman, as well as collaborators from projects such as "The Whole Nine Yards" and "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip".
Matthew Perry died in 2023 at age 54; authorities determined his death resulted from acute ketamine effects leading to drowning.
Key facts
- The documentary "The One About Matthew Perry" will premiere on Netflix on October 27. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Mia Perry Bowick says her brother spent roughly $7 million on attempts to achieve sobriety. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Matthew Perry died in 2023 at age 54, with death attributed to acute ketamine effects and drowning. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Director Mary Robertson leads the three‑part series. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Friends co‑stars do not appear in the documentary, though members of the sitcom’s creative team do. (dailytimes.com.pk)
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “Matthew Perry’s sister reveals addiction struggle in new documentary”
