Woody Harrelson, Matthew McConaughey Explain Emmys and 'Brothers'
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Woody Harrelson humorously interrupted the acceptance speech for the best comedy series Emmy at the 2026 awards, jokingly appearing to claim credit for the win of "Widow’s Bay," a show he is not part of.
- Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey, longtime friends and co-stars, presented the final Emmy award together while promoting their upcoming Apple comedy series "Brothers," which is inspired by rumors that they might be half-brothers.
- The premise of "Brothers," created by Lee Eisenberg, revolves around McConaughey and Harrelson playing fictionalized versions of themselves, exploring their friendship and the possibility of shared paternity, sparked by McConaughey’s mother’s claim about Harrelson’s father.
- McConaughey is hesitant to take a DNA test to confirm their relation due to the personal implications, while Harrelson is convinced they are brothers based on family anecdotes and their close bond.
- "Brothers" debuts with two episodes on Apple TV, with the duo uncertain about future seasons but open to continuing if the show is well received.
