Matthew McConaughey Explains Turning Down 'Last of Us' on HBO
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Matthew McConaughey, known for his Emmy-nominated role in HBO's "True Detective," declined the lead role of Joel in HBO's "The Last of Us," stating the project "wasn’t for me at the time" as he was focusing more on writing and leadership roles.
- "The Last of Us" creator Craig Mazin confirmed discussions with McConaughey but noted the talks were not serious, and praised Pedro Pascal's Emmy-nominated performance as Joel in the final series.
- McConaughey emphasized the commitment required for a TV series, contrasting it with his recent focus on films like "The Rivals of Amziah King," his first live-action role since 2019.
- McConaughey reunited with Woody Harrelson in the Apple TV series "Brothers," where they portrayed fictional versions of themselves discovering a potential family connection.
