McConaughey and Harrelson star in Brothers, comedy based on family story
McConaughey and Harrelson star in comedy Brothers, inspired by McConaughey's mother claiming she knew Harrelson's father.
The four actors created the comedy series: McConaughey, Harrelson, Lee Eisenberg and David West Read. The show focuses on a family legend.
McConaughey's mum jokingly said she knew Harrelson's father during a Greek island holiday. The two were close friends since playing onscreen brothers in the 1999 film EDtv.
The moment sparked a running joke about whether they might actually be related. In the series, McConaughey plays a version of himself considering a run for state governor.
Harrelson secretly tries to get McConaughey's DNA. The show blends real details with exaggerated fiction.
It plays on the constant question of what is true and what isn't. Both actors' families appear in the cast, mirroring their real-life closeness.
- 1969
- Year born
- EDtv
- Film where they played brothers
- 1978
- Father's imprisonment ended
Why it mattersA new comedy from two major Hollywood stars offers fresh entertainment built on a true story of lifelong friendship.
AustraliaAustralian audiences will be able to watch the series on a major streaming platform, offering another high-profile comedy option.
