Zac Efron’ Honor: Actor Expresses Willingness to Portray Matthew Perry in Biopic!
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Zac Efron discussed his 17 Again co-star Matthew Perry, saying he would be “honored” to portray him in a movie about his life. Efron revealed to People at the screening of his latest film The Iron Claw in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday that Perry “was a mentor” as well as that he learned comedic timing from him. He explained that seeing him during the filming of 17 Again was surreal for him because he has given him so much throughout his life. It is an honor for me to be considered for this role. “I’m flattered that he thought of me to play him. We’ll see what happens. that would be an honour for me to do that.” Perry, 54, passed away in an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home on Oct. 28. The formal cause of death, on the other hand, has yet to be identified and will apparently necessitate further examination by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office.
Matthew Perry wanted Zac Efron to play him in a biopic, a friend reveals to ET. pic.twitter.com/Z2jWfoZesk
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Mattew Perry’s friend Athena Crosby earlier told ET Canada that the actor “wanted to put together a movie about his life.” Perry had been honest about his personal struggles with addiction for a long time, most notably in his biography Friends, Lovers, as well as the Big Terrible Thing. During his life, he also turned his Malibu home into Perry House, a men’s sober living facility for people battling with substance abuse that ran for two years before closing in 2015. Following his passing, the Matthew Perry Foundation was formed to carry on the star’s work to assist individuals struggling with addiction. The actor’s crew founded the organisation, which is run by the National Philanthropic Trust.
Zac Efron says it's a huge honor that the late Matthew Perry wanted him to play the younger version of himself in a biopic about Matthew's life. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/dR2XZa5MoX
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Zac Efron Would Be ‘Honored’ To Be Matthew Perry In A Biopic
Zac Efron says he’d “be honored” to play Matthew Perry on the big screen. After the “Friends” actor apparently expressed his desire for Efron to play him in a biopic about his life, the “Greatest Showman” star gratefully responded. “I’m honored to have learned he was thinking of me to play him,” he said at the premiere of his film “The Iron Claw” on Wednesday. “We’ll see what happens.” that would be an honor for me to do that.” Efron also expressed his sorrow for his “17 Again” co-star, saying he is “devastated” by Perry’s passing. “He was my mentor and we created a really cool movie together,” he said. ” I looked up to him; he taught me how to do comedic timing.” I found it odd to see him there when we were filming ’17 Again,’ because I have learned so much from him throughout his life.” In the 2009 picture, Efron plays Mike O’Donnell, the younger counterpart of Perry’s character. Perry’s friend Athenna Crosby, who was one of the last persons seen with him before he passed away on Oct. 28, previously stated that he wanted the 36-year-old “High School Musical” actor to star in his film.
During an appearance on “Entertainment Tonight” a few weeks ago, the actress said he had worked with Zac Efron on a movie and indicated he was going to ask him to play him as a younger version [of himself]. In addition to hoping and cheering about telling his story and recovering from addiction, he was also committed to helping more individuals, so he was so hopeful and cheerful about everything he hoped to accomplish.” She went on to say that Perry was “enthusiastic” about the project and positive about life before he was discovered dead from an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home. He was 54. Crosby and the “Fools Rush In” star had lunch at Hotel Bel-Air at 2 p.m. the day before. On November 3, Perry was laid to rest in a secluded area of Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, California. His “Friends” co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, and Lisa Kudrow attended his burial. According to sources, the “Morning Show” actress is “struggling” the most with his death.
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— BOBBEY (@CalIMeDon) November 3, 2023
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If I had heard this news before, I would say he’s too young for a biopic. And well now, it’s all too soon and too tragic. But I hope Zac does do it in his honor.
— steven ❀ (@arianaunext) November 3, 2023
What does he need a biopic for tho? Not being funny… but did he have a lot of turmoil or drama that would make people tune in for 2+ hours?
— tye. (@immabottomSTILL) November 3, 2023
