"Brothers" Comedy Series Sets Premiere Date on Apple TV+
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson star as fictionalized versions of themselves in a new eight-episode comedy, premiering September 23 on Apple TV+.
Release Schedule
The series will debut with its first two episodes on September 23, followed by weekly releases through November 4.
Plot Overview
The story centers on McConaughey and Harrelson's characters, whose lifelong friendship is tested when they discover a decades-old secret: they might be half-brothers. The revelation unfolds at McConaughey's ranch in Austin, where Harrelson has taken his family after his daughter's wedding falls apart. Meanwhile, McConaughey's character is considering a run for Governor of Texas.
Cast and Crew
- Holland Taylor plays Ma Mac, McConaughey's mother
- The ensemble includes: Natalie Martinez, Brittany Ishibashi, Nolan Almeida, Ella Grace Helton, Noah Carganilla, Highdee Kuan, and Oona Yaffe
- Created by Lee Eisenberg
- Directed by Trent O'Donnell (pilot and additional episodes)
Real-Life Inspiration
The show is based on actual rumors about McConaughey and Harrelson potentially being related. In 2023, Harrelson confirmed that his father had a brief relationship with McConaughey's mother, implying they might be half-brothers—though the pair have not undergone DNA testing.
Production Details
Paramount Television Studios produces the series for Apple TV+. Executive producers include Eisenberg, McConaughey, Harrelson, Natalie Sandy, David West Read, Trish Hofmann, Bill Bost, Jeremy Plager, Jason Winer, David Finkel, and Brett Baer. Read was the original writer and showrunner but exited over creative differences; Eisenberg replaced him.