Matthew McConaughey & Woody Harrelson Star as Themselves in Wild 'Brothers' Trailer
Apple TV released the first trailer for the comedy series "Brothers," starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson playing fictionalized versions of themselves. Per MovieWeb, the trailer shows Harrelson arriving at McConaughey's Texas ranch after his daughter's engagement falls apart. Their visit takes a wild turn when they learn they might be biological brothers, playing on a long-running real-life rumor about the actors.
The official synopsis, reported by JoBlo, adds more detail. After Harrelson's family arrives for a healing getaway, McConaughey's mother, played by Holland Taylor, accidentally reveals a decades-old secret suggesting the two friends are actually brothers. As Harrelson searches for the truth, McConaughey juggles a potential run for Governor of Texas.
JoBlo notes the show's ensemble cast also includes Natalie Martinez, Brittany Ishibashi, Nolan Almeida, and Ella Grace Helton, among others. The series is executive produced by both lead actors.
MovieWeb reports that the first season will consist of eight episodes. The first two episodes will premiere on Apple TV on September 23, 2026, with new episodes rolling out weekly on Wednesdays through November 4.
The series is produced by Paramount Television Studios for Apple TV, with Jason Winer directing multiple episodes, including the pilot, and Trent O'Donnell also directing.
