Matthew Perry in Friends / NBC
ITV has secured the broadcast rights to an updated version of the documentary Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy.
The Friends star tragically died at the age of 54 in October 2023 by drowning in his hot tub as a result of ketamine use.
Five people – including two dealers who provided the recovering addict with the drug, two doctors and his personal assistant – have since been charged with causing his death.
The documentary was first broadcast via Peacock in the US and has not yet aired in the UK – and ITV’s version will include fresh updates on the trial of one of the doctors involved.
Sasha Breslau, ITV’s head of content acquisitions, said: “We’re pleased to bring this in-depth and fascinating film to ITVX, documenting the life of one of television’s best loved actors, Matthew Perry.
“The film hears first hand from those who knew Matthew, as well as telling the story of his untimely passing with updated developments not seen before.”
Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy airs on ITV1 on Monday, August 18 at 9pm.
