Matthew Perry once revealed his great desire to be played by Zac Efron in his biopic, which he had been preparing for some time. Some rumors claim that they even talked about it, but the celebrity denied them and that’s all there was to it.
However, after his sudden death last October 28, the Friends actor’s request was revived, and now Zac said he was willing to do it because he was someone he admired. The best part is that Matthew was not the only one who believed that the High School Musical star was the best suited, or at least among the best options to do it.
We asked ChatGPT (artificial intelligence) about which celebrities could, because of their physique or acting qualities, play the actor who gave life to Chandler in Friends. The result surprised us quite a bit, as there are names that did not even cross our minds, but it should be noted that the list does include Zac Efron.
Actors Who Could Play Matthew Perry According to IA
Zac Efron
There are similarities in the facial structure and expressions of these two actors, plus, he is one of the most versatile celebrities, so he would easily adapt to comedy and drama.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
With comedy experience and the ability to capture the complexities of characters, he could be a solid choice.
Jake Gyllenhaal
He has proven his versatility in a variety of roles and could deliver a compelling performance.
John Krasinski
Known for his role in The Office, he has comedic skills that could be well suited to portray Matthew Perry’s style of humor.
James Franco
He is known for his versatility and could tackle both the comedic and more serious aspects of Perry’s life.
Adam Scott
He has a subtle comedic style that could fit well with Perry’s signature humor.
Michael Angarano
A younger actor who could be considered to portray Perry in his younger years.
Chris Evans
If he were to focus on a more recent stage of Perry’s life, Evans could be an interesting choice.
Who Was Matthew Perry?
Matthew Perry was an actor, writer, and television producer, who was born on August 19, 1969, in the United States. The celebrity gained major recognition in the industry for his role as Chandler Bing in the 1990s hit series, which aired for ten seasons made up of 234 episodes in total.
If there was one thing that audiences loved about the actor, it was his humor and charisma, which led him to become a favorite character for many Friends fans. However, in an interview with CBC last year, Matthew Perry confessed that he couldn’t stand seeing himself in the hit sitcom for a specific reason.
As the comedian explained, the series was a reminder of his long battle with addictions. “I didn’t watch the show and I haven’t watched it because I could drink, opiates, drinking, cocaine (…) Like I could tell how I looked season after season,” he said.
In addition to Friends, Matthew Perry had a successful career in film and television, participating in films such as The Whole Nine Yards and 17 Again, as well as other television series such as Studio 60 on the Sunset, Strip and The Odd Couple.
What do you think of the proposals given to us by the AI? Who would you add or remove?
This story was written in Spanish by Nayeli Párraga in Cultura Colectiva
