“His life is a cautionary tale.” Peacock has revealed an official trailer for a documentary film titled Gary, a look at the life of famed child actor Gary Coleman. This will debut on NBC’s streaming service Peacock later in August. If you were around in the 80s & 90s, he is instantly recognizable. This doc explores Gary Coleman’s rise to fame as a child star, his struggles living in the spotlight, financial troubles, depression, and controversy surrounding his tragic death at age 42 (in 2010), providing insight into his private world. It suggests the former kid actor who played Arnold Jackson died suspiciously after a tumultuous marriage, money problems, and ongoing bouts of depression. Peacock promises that viewers will get new insight into Coleman’s private world through exclusive interviews with fellow actor Todd Bridges, former managers, his estranged parents and Coleman’s ex-wife. This trailer tries to keep it upbeat, but his whole story is so tragic. // Continue Reading ›
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