Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson Explain Their ‘Brothers’ TV Idea — and What Happened at the Emmys
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are developing *Brothers*, an Apple comedy inspired by their decades-long friendship and the possibility that they may be half-brothers. The idea stems from claims involving their parents, though McConaughey has resisted taking a DNA test because of the personal complications it could create.
The pair also discussed their widely shared appearance at the 2026 Emmys, where Harrelson accidentally remained onstage during *Widow’s Bay*’s Best Comedy Series acceptance speech. They joked that the awkward incident, which went viral online, provided ideal publicity for their semi-scripted series, in which they play fictionalised versions of themselves.
- McConaughey and Harrelson are making a comedy based on their unusual friendship.
- Possible half-brother claims inspired the show’s central premise.
- Harrelson’s Emmys mishap became unexpected publicity for the series.