Why Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson Haven't Taken a DNA Test
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson star in the Apple TV comedy "Brothers," where they play fictionalized versions of themselves uncovering a family secret that they might be half-brothers.
- The real-life rumor stems from McConaughey’s mother knowing Harrelson’s father around the time McConaughey was conceived, but neither actor has definitively confirmed it, with Harrelson eager for a DNA test and McConaughey hesitant.
- Both actors found playing themselves on screen challenging, with Harrelson describing his initial performance as awkward and requiring reshoots to capture the right tone.
- Showrunner Lee Eisenberg emphasized the series is not a documentary and noted the surreal experience of the actors’ families watching versions of themselves on set, while also admitting the resemblance between the two stars growing up is striking.
- "Brothers" will begin streaming on Apple TV starting September 23.
