Zac Efron Honored by Matthew Perry: Zac Efron has graciously responded to the revelation that Matthew Perry had envisioned him portraying a younger version of the “Friends” actor in a biopic.
During the premiere of his upcoming movie “The Iron Claw” in Dallas, Efron expressed his deep honor, stating, “It would be extraordinary to do, and, of course, Im just really still devastated by the fact hes gone. Yeah, well see what happens.”
Last week, Athenna Crosby, who shared a lunch with Perry at the Hotel Bel-Air a day before his passing at 54, revealed Perry’s aspiration to create a movie about his life. She disclosed that Perry, having previously collaborated with Efron in the 2009 comedy film “17 Again,” intended to ask Efron to portray a younger version of himself in the upcoming biopic.
“He was just so looking forward to sharing more about his story and his recovery from addiction and really championing that cause to help more people,” Crosby added.
Efron and Perry had worked together in “17 Again,” where Efron played the younger version of Perry’s character, Mike O’Donnell. Perry had previously shared that he had written a screenplay for a movie and envisioned Efron as the dream younger version of himself. However, Efron had declined the role at that time.
Despite the past refusal, Perry remained hopeful, stating, “So weve got to find somebody who says yes.” Efron’s recent response reflects his deep respect for Perry and the potential honor of taking on such a role in memory of the late actor.
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What did Courteney Cox say about Matthew Perry?
Courteney Cox posted a touching tribute to her dear friend Matthew Perry, reminiscing about his humor and kindness. She also reminisced about one of her favorite moments with Perry on the set of “Friends.” Cox’s heartfelt message on Tuesday paid tribute to her late co-star, Matthew Perry.
Who is married to Matthew Perry?
Matthew Perry, known for his role in Friends, never took the plunge into marriage, but he did share a three-year romance with his ex-fiancée Molly Hurwitz. The actor popped the question to Hurwitz in November 2020, following two years of being in a relationship.
Did they have a funeral for Matthew Perry?
On November 3, Hank Azaria and the core “Friends” cast gathered at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles to pay their respects at Perry’s funeral.
What did Lisa Kudrow say about Matthew Perry?
Lisa Kudrow expresses gratitude to Matthew Perry for the incredible 10 years they shared. She fondly recalls the moments when his jokes made her laugh so hard, her muscles ached and tears streamed down her face. Lisa Kudrow cherishes the memories of her late Friends costar, Matthew Perry.