Matthew Perry, the acclaimed actor praised for his portrayal of Chandler Bing in the adored sitcom Friends, is once again entangled in a web of controversy. Following a widely discussed feud with Keanu Reeves, the 53-year-old has set his sights on fellow actor Ryan Reynolds, dropping allegations of character plagiarism and claiming Reynolds mimicked his iconic role to force his journey to stardom.
Matthew Perry Accused Ryan Reynolds Of Mimicking His Friends Character For Stardom
Matthew Perry, widely recognized for his portrayal in the hit drama Friends, has recently made a stunning claim against fellow actor Ryan Reynolds. Perry alleges that the artist purposefully mimicked his iconic character from Friends to achieve his success in Hollywood.
Sources close to the Canadian actor revealed that he firmly believes Reynolds stole his character and delivery, and it has weighed on him for over two decades. The insider explained,
“Matthew hasn’t resolved his feelings about this for the last 25 years.”
The roots of this accusation trace back to the late 1990s when Reynolds starred in the sitcom Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place, a show that allegedly laid the foundation for his career as a performer and producer.
Insiders contend that Perry longed for a simple acknowledgment from the rising celebrity, even though the 46-year-old never directly admitted being influenced by Perry’s performance.
The 17 Again star report focuses on Reynolds allegedly adopting elements of Chandler Bing’s persona, characteristics, and comedic timing.
However, it’s important to note that Perry does not desire to trade careers with Reynolds, given his struggles with substance abuse. Nonetheless, this accusation follows Perry’s previous feud with Keanu Reeves, generating yet another wave of controversy surrounding the actor.
The Journey Of Matthew Perry And Keanu Reeves From Common Links To Memoir Discoveries
The paths of Perry and the 58-year-old both highly acclaimed actors with remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry, tangle through shared links and revelations in their respective memoirs.
In Perry’s memoir, released in November 2022, he seemingly made a hidden reference to Reeves while reflecting on the untimely death of their mutual friend, River Phoenix.
This sparked unexpected conversations about the history between Perry and Reeves.
Their connection dates back to their collaboration with Phoenix on the film A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon in 1988, where Perry and Phoenix developed a friendship both on and off-screen.
His memoir references the tragic deaths of talented individuals, including Phoenix and Chris Farley, with mentions of Reeves. He wrote,
“It always seems to be the talented guys who go down. Why is it that the original thinkers like River Phoenix and Heath Ledger die, but Keanu Reeves still walks among us?”
Following the media attention surrounding these sections, Perry issued an apology to The Matrix performer explaining that the inclusion of the Speed player name was random and not meant to specifically target him. Reeves, on the other hand, has remained silent on the matter.
Interestingly, despite their shared history, both celebrities have not worked together on any TV or movie projects based on their filmography.
Source: Radar Online
