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There was a reason the actor signed off his recent posts with Im Mattman.

It turns out that his final posts were a hint about his next planned venture.

What Is Mattman?

Los Angeles, CA - April 22: New York Times bestselling author Matthew Perry speaks about his book wi…

Its about this guy, youd recognize him, McKay recalled of the pitch.

His name is Matt and hes very famous and about 50 years old.

His life is a little bit of a mess.

Matthew Perry Mattman Instagram post

Regardless, McKay wasnt quite on board.

Any movie idea is kind of like someone telling you their dream, he said.

And theres kind of obviously a meaning behind it.

McKays Response

Instead, McKay pitched a fictional version ofPerrys strugglesthat was more grounded in his reality.

Meanwhile, youre a human being whos dealing with real addiction, real pain.

McKay thought that had potential and could really affect peoples lives.

However, Perry wasnt too into it.

Its not the kind of idea you push on someone, he said.

So I was like, OK.

These conversations happened on the set of McKays Netflix filmDont Look Upin 2020, the director noted.

Perry had been teasing Mattman on Instagram for weeks before his death.

source: www.bustle.com