Netflix Wins Bidding War for New Series Starring Matthew McConaughey & Cole Hauser – Details Emerging
Los Angeles,CA – as summer winds down,Hollywood is heating up with news of a major deal: Netflix has emerged victorious in a competitive bidding war for a new,currently untitled television project. The series will reunite True Detective alum Matthew McConaughey and yellowstone breakout Cole Hauser, alongside the critically acclaimed creator of True Detective, Nic Pizzolatto.
Sources confirm Amazon and Apple also aggressively pursued the project, ultimately losing out to the streaming giant.While the series remains in growth, deals with McConaughey and Hauser are nearing completion.
A Familiar Team, A Mysterious Plot
The project, internally referred to as “The Brothers Project,” will feature McConaughey and Hauser as siblings. details surrounding the plot are scarce, but given the involvement of Skydance sports, speculation points towards a narrative with a sports-related angle.
This collaboration is particularly intriguing given the actors’ shared history. Both McConaughey and Hauser starred in Richard Linklater’s 1993 cult classic, Dazed and Confused, marking an early career breakthrough for both. Hauser is also currently involved in a Yellowstone spinoff, The Dutton Ranch, after creator Taylor Sheridan shifted focus from a previously considered series starring McConaughey.
Pizzolatto’s Return & McConaughey’s Big Screen Comeback
This project marks a significant return for Pizzolatto, who publicly criticized HBO’s fourth season of True Detective last year. It also represents a major television move for McConaughey, who has been largely focused on film roles.
mcconaughey is set to return to the big screen in a significant way this fall, starting with the premiere of The Lost Bus at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 5th. The film, directed by Paul Greengrass, is a true-life drama based on the devastating Camp Fire.
Pizzolatto will also be at TIFF with his directorial debut, Easy’s Waltz, starring Vince vaughn and Al Pacino. Hauser’s star power, considerably boosted by his role in yellowstone, continues to rise, allowing him to pursue a wider range of projects.
Separate “Brothers” Project for McConaughey
It’s critically important to note this series is not to be confused with another project McConaughey is involved in – an Apple TV+ comedy that reunites him with True Detective co-star Woody Harrelson.
Netflix declined to comment on the project.
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