‘Brothers,’ Starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, Premieres on Apple TV
- Apple released the comedy series Brothers today, featuring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson playing fictionalized versions of themselves riffing on rumors that the True Detective co-stars might be half-brothers.
- The series stems from persistent rumors that Kay McConaughey, Matthew's mother, had a relationship with Charles Harrelson, Woody's father, around the time Matthew was conceived.
- Plotting the fictional narrative, the show depicts Woody visiting Matthew's ranch in Austin after a wedding, where Kay accidentally reveals the potential secret. Lee Eisenberg serves as showrunner.
- At the 2026 Emmys, Matthew joked about Woody crashing the Widow Bay acceptance speech, using the ceremony to promote their series and highlight their three-decade friendship.
- Brothers marks McConaughey's second Apple collaboration, following Apple Original Film The Lost Bus last year. Harrelson dismissed second-season thoughts, though new episodes stream weekly through November 4.
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The Independent (US)Matthew McConaughey reveals ‘blood has been drawn’ in fights with Woody Harrelson
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