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Oct 29, 2023 · Perry reassured Bierko that even with the fame, "It doesn't do what we all thought it would. It doesn't fix anything." After decades in the industry, Friends star Matthew Perry made many friends himself. Here's a look into his complicated relationship with actor Craig Bierko.
- Kristin Conard
Bierko was the original choice for the character of Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends but turned it down, contrary to the advice of his friends Matthew Perry and Hank Azaria.
Dec 22, 2020 · "There was something Snidely Whiplash about Craig Bierko. He seemed to have a lot of anger underneath, more of a guy you love to hate." Eventually, Marta and David accepted Matthew in a second position, meaning that he would be cast in the show only if his prior commitment to the Fox pilot fell through...
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Nov 14, 2023 · Other actors, such as Jon Cryer, Craig Bierko, and Jon Favreau, were considered for the role of Chandler but didn't ultimately get cast. Despite missing out on Friends, these actors found success in their own careers in TV and film. Matthew Perry's portrayal of Chandler on Friends became iconic, synonymous with sharp wit and deadpan sarcasm.
Nov 3, 2022 · In his new book, Perry reveals how he almost missed out on the role of Chandler Bing to his friend Craig Bierko, who turned down Friends for Best Friends. Perry shares how he nailed the audition and became the last actor to join the cast of Friends.
- Marina Watts
Before Perry was cast, Craig Bierko was first choice for the role. Bierko was a friend of Perry's, and Perry coached him for his audition to help him get to know what the Chandler character was like. Jon Cryer had also auditioned for the part. He was doing a play in London and read for a British casting director, though his audition tape did ...
Apr 26, 2012 · LORI OPENDEN (former head of casting, NBC): The producers wanted to go with Craig Bierko instead of Matthew Perry for Chandler. Bierko read the Friends script and passed.
