Matthew Perry's new Peacock documentary will unravel actor's final days
What's the story
The forthcoming Peacock documentary, Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy, will explore the enigmatic conditions of the beloved F.R.I.E.N.D.S actor's sudden demise.
The film will offer an in-depth glimpse into Matthew Perry's final days and the investigation that followed his death.
The streaming platform released the trailer for the documentary on Wednesday, which includes audio from the emergency dispatch call after Perry drowned at his Los Angeles home on October 28, 2023.
Addiction battle
Documentary to examine Perry's struggle with addiction
The documentary will also delve into Perry's long-standing struggles with alcohol and drug addiction, hinting that his life was "overtaken by addictions" in an industry full of enablers.
"They really preyed on somebody vulnerable," one insider said, while another added, "He was doing so well. Everyone thought he was clean and sober."
"That's when we knew that there's way more to this story."
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Expert perspectives
'Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy' to feature key insights
The documentary will include insights from Morgan Fairchild, who played Chandler Bing's mother on the hit 1994 sitcom, and Martin Estrada, US Attorney for the Central District of California.
Fairchild lauded Perry's impact on people's lives while Estrada confirmed Perry died due to acute effects of ketamine.
He revealed five people have been charged in connection with his death, three of whom have pleaded guilty and are cooperating with authorities.
Legal proceedings
Ongoing case and charges against 5 individuals
The current case, opened in May 2024, has resulted in charges against five people, including Perry's live-in personal assistant, two medical doctors, and an alleged Hollywood drug dealer called "the Ketamine Queen."
They are charged with conspiracy to distribute ketamine. Their trial is set to begin on March 4.
The documentary will explore this case as two defendants who have pleaded not guilty await trial.