Zac Efron feels "honored" that Matthew Perry expressed a desire for him to star in his biopic. Newzertainment

Matthew Perry’s top pick for a biopic was Zac Efron

Matthew Perry’s top pick for a biopic about himself was apparently Zac Efron, a choice that the latter finds incredibly flattering. Efron, expressing his feelings during the red carpet premiere of The Iron Claw, mentioned that he was aware of being Perry’s preferred candidate for the role. The actor expressed his deep respect for Perry, calling him “the best guy in the world,” and conveyed his enthusiasm, stating that being considered for such a role would be a tremendous honor.

Actress Athenna Crosby, a close friend of Matthew Perry, disclosed in an Entertainment Tonight interview earlier this week that she had a conversation with Perry the day before his passing. Perry, expressing his desire for a biopic about his life, suggested the idea of having Zac Efron portray a younger version of himself. According to Crosby, Perry mentioned his intention to approach Efron soon with the proposal.

Zac Efron, having previously portrayed a younger version of Perry in the 2009 film 17 Again, shared his reflections on working with the late actor during the red carpet event for The Iron Claw. Efron expressed gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate with Perry, describing him as a mentor and emphasizing the significant influence Perry had on his comedic timing.

Matthew Perry, renowned for his Emmy-nominated role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends, passed away at the age of 54 last month. Beyond his iconic TV role, Perry had a diverse career in television and film, including a memorable promotional video for Microsoft’s Windows 95.