- Matthew Perry passed away last month
- He wanted Zac Efron to portray him in a biopic
- Zac Efron says he's ecstatic about the idea
Zac Efron wants to honour Matthew Perry's biopic wish
In a touching red carpet interview, Zac Efron (36) has expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the late Matthew Perry, who recently passed away at the tender age of 54. Efron, who lit up the premiere of his latest flick 'The Iron Claw' in Dallas, Texas, shared with 'PEOPLE' that he's open to the idea of bringing Perry's life to the silver screen.
"I'm honoured to hear he was thinking of me to play him," says Efron. "We'll see. I'd be honoured to do it".
The loss of Matthew Perry, a guiding light in Zac Efron's early career, has left the 'High School Musical' alum "devastated". The young actor reminisced about the duo's on-screen chemistry in the 2009 hit comedy '17 Again,' where he played a younger version of Perry's character, "Mike O'Donnell".
"He was a mentor to me, and we made a really cool film together," Efron shared.
The connection between the two actors runs deep, with Matthew Perry having previously voiced his desire for Efron to star in a potential biopic about his life. Entertainment reporter Athenna Crosby recalled Perry's wish for Efron to take up the role, citing his stellar performance in '17 Again.'
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As fans and friends mourn the loss of the beloved 'Friends' star, known for his iconic role as "Chandler Bing" and films like 'The Whole Nine Yards,' Matthew Perry's family has expressed their heartbreak over the "tragic" loss of their "beloved son and brother".
As the world remembers Matthew Perry for his comedic genius and big heart, Zac Efron stands ready to honour his legacy, potentially giving fans a biopic to remember.
