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Matthew McConaughey Reveals Why He Declined Joel Role in The Last of Us TV Series
Matthew McConaughey explained on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that he turned down the role of Joel in HBO's The Last of Us TV series, citing personal reasons.
Key points
- McConaughey was in discussions with showrunner Craig Mazin about playing Joel.
- He stated he wasn't actively acting at the time and was focusing on writing and leadership roles.
- The role ultimately went to Pedro Pascal, who has received widespread praise for his performance.
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