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Matthew McConaughey Misses Out on ‘Last of Us’ Role
Actor Matthew McConaughey turned down the opportunity to play Joel in HBO’s adaptation of ‘The Last of Us,’ despite the role being described as a good fit. The decision highlights the competitive nature of Hollywood and the challenges faced by established actors.
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Variety
Matthew McConaughey joined the HBO Hall of Fame with his Emmy-nominated lead role on the first season of “True Detective,” and he nearly landed another major part in the network’s video game adaptation of “The Last of Us.” However, he turned down playing the main charac
2026-08-13 17:46 UTC