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Zac Efron reacts to Matthew Perry wanting him for his biopic

Headline from NBC 6 South Florida, from the development of Nov 9, 2023

Newest development Nov 9, 2023 · 4 reportsZac Efron says it would be ‘extraordinary’ to play Matthew Perry in biopic as the ‘Friends’ star wanted

Zac Efron says it would be “a huge honor” to portray the late Matthew Perry.

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    Zac Efron reacts to Matthew Perry wanting him for his biopic

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    Zac Efron says it would be ‘extraordinary’ to play Matthew Perry in biopic as the ‘Friends’ star wanted

    Headline from KTVZ Bend ·

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  1. Variety

    Matthew Perry ‘Wanted to Make a Movie About His Life’ and Was Going to Ask Zac Efron to Play Him, Says Actor’s Friend: ‘He Was So Optimistic’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Matthew Perry was going to ask Zac Efron to play him in a movie, according to the late actor's friend.

  2. NBC 6 South Florida

    Zac Efron reacts to Matthew Perry wanting him for his biopic (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Zac Efron says it would be “a huge honor” to portray the late Matthew Perry.

  3. KTVZ Bend

    Zac Efron says it would be ‘extraordinary’ to play Matthew Perry in biopic as the ‘Friends’ star wanted (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Zac Efron has shared his response to finding out that Matthew Perry wanted the “High School Musical” actor to play him in a biopic. “I was hugely honored,” Efron told Extra TV during the premiere for his upcoming movie “The Iron Claw” in Dallas on Wednesday.

  4. UPI

    Zac Efron would be 'hugely honored' to play Matthew Perry in biopic (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    "High School Musical" and "The Greatest Showman" actor Zac Efron says he would be happy to play late "Friends" star Matthew Perry in a biopic if he was offered the role.

  5. Variety

    Zac Efron Would Be ‘Honored’ to Play Matthew Perry in a Biopic After Hearing Late Actor Wanted to Cast Him: ‘He Was a Mentor to Me’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Matthew Perry wanted to cast Zac Efron as himself in a movie about his life. Zac Efron says he would be "honored" to do it.

  6. Avclub

    Zac Efron would play Matthew Perry in a biopic, sure (opens Avclub)

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    Avclub's feed description

    Zac Efron is open to playing Matthew Perry after previously turning down a role in the late actor's unmade rom-com

  7. New York Post

    ‘Devastated’ Zac Efron breaks his silence on Matthew Perry’s death (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Zac Efron revealed Wednesday that he felt “hugely honored” that his “17 Again” co-star Matthew Perry wanted to cast him in a biographical movie.

  8. The Guardian

    Zac Efron would be ‘honoured’ to play Matthew Perry in biopic (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    After finding that the Friends actor wanted Efron to play him in a film, the latter, who had already played a younger Perry in 17 Again, expressed his agreement

  9. Rolling Stone

    Zac Efron Says He Would Be 'Honored' to Play Matthew Perry in a Biopic (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Before his death, Matthew Perry reportedly expressed that he wanted his Zac Efron to play him in a biopic about his life.

  10. Entertainment Weekly

    Zac Efron feels 'hugely honored' that Matthew Perry wanted him for biopic (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Matthew Perry envisioned Zac Efron playing him in a biopic about his life, and the 'Iron Claw' actor says he was 'hugely honored' by the idea. 'I'm still devasted by the fact that he is gone,' Efron said.

  11. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Zac Efron on portraying the late Matthew Perry in biopic (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Zac Efron says it would be “a huge honor” to portray the late Matthew Perry.

  12. Deadline

    Zac Efron “Honored” That ’17 Again’ Co-star Matthew Perry Wanted Him For Biopic (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Zac Efron says he is “honored to hear” that his late 17 Again co-star Matthew Perry had recently expressed a wish to see the younger actor portray the Friends star in a biopic. “I…

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