Schwimmer was surprised to hear a “huge compliment” from Perry relayed by Cush Jumbo on her podcast.
During a recent interview with Cush Jumbo onher podcastOrigins, Schwimmer discussed his relationship with his late costar.
Jumbo introduced the subject by recounting her interactions with Perry duringThe Good Fight.
Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
“I was saying, ‘Is David just someone who just does it?
It just comes off of him?'”
Jumbo said Perry had high praise for Schwimmer’s professionalism.
David Shcwimmer and Matthew Perry on ‘Friends’.Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
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Schwimmer didn’t expect to hear such an anecdote.
“That’s interesting for many reasons, to hear that,” he said.
But I appreciate that a lot."
Perry died in Octoberfromacute effects of ketamine; he was 54.
After his death, Schwimmer paid tribute to him on social media.
“Thank you for ten incredible years of laughter and creativity,” he wrote.
“I will never forget your impeccable comic timing and delivery.
And you had heart.
“This photo is from one of my favorite moments with you.
Now it makes me smile and grieve at the same time,” Schwimmer wrote.
Schwimmer also signed ajoint statementmemorializing Perry alongsideJennifer Aniston,Courteney Cox,Lisa Kudrow, andMatt LeBlanc.
“We were more than just cast mates.
We are a family.
“In time we will say more, as and when we are able.
Listen to the full conversation between Schwimmer and Jumbo above.
