Zac Efron would be ‘honoured’ to play Matthew Perry in a biopic: ‘I admired him’

Zac Efron He would feel “honored” to play Matthew Perry in a biopic and recalled the incredible experience he had while working on the film. 17 again with the late actor.

“He was a mentor to me and together we made a really great movie,” she said The greatest showman Estrella, 36, said People Wednesday 8 November. “I admired him. I learned comedic timing from that guy. I mean, when we were shooting 17 again“It was really surreal for me to see him and have him there, because I learned a lot from him, his whole life.”

Efron played a younger version of Perry’s character, Mike O’Donnell, in the 2009 film.

Perry had previously mentioned Efron’s name to take on the role while speaking with an entertainment reporter. Athena Crosbywith whom he was photographed at dinner Friends actor just one day before his death on October 28. The reporter said Perry told her that he “wanted to make a movie about her life and a biopic,” and specifically “wanted Zac Efron, who already played him, to play him.” again because she said she did a great job.

“I’m honored to know he was thinking of me to play him,” Efron said, adding that he was “devastated” by the news of Perry’s death. “We’ll see. “It would be an honor for me to do it.”

Perry drowned in a hot tub at his home in Pacific Palisades at the age of 54. He became a Hollywood icon thanks to his role as Chandler Bing in Friendswhich took place between 1994 and 2004.

Your co-stars, Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlancAND David SchwimmeRreleased a joint statement mourning his colleague and dear friend two days after his death on October 30.

“We are all completely devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just co-stars. “We are a family,” reads the group’s statement. “There is a lot to say, but now let’s take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss. We will say more over time, when possible. For now, our thoughts and love are with Matty’s family, his friends and everyone who loved him around the world.”

The six main characters from the comedy reunited for the last time on screen in 2021 for HBO Max Friends: the meeting Special. In addition to Perry’s experience starring in the beloved comedy, she has also landed roles in The nine yards, Fools rush, Serve Sara, Ruband more. She wrote a memoir about her experiences with him, including her decades-long battle with addiction, in her 2022 memoir, Friends, lovers and the great terrible thing.