Apple TV announces ‘Brothers’ comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson

Apple TV has released the trailer for ‘Brothers’, a new eight-episode comedy series starring and executive produced by Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. The series, which is set to premiere on September 23, 2026, features the two actors playing fictionalized versions of themselves.

The plot centers on a long-standing rumor that the two friends might actually be biological brothers. The story begins when Harrelson’s character moves his family to McConaughey’s ranch in Austin, Texas, following a failed engagement of his daughter. The situation escalates when a family secret is revealed, suggesting a biological connection between the two men.

While Harrelson’s character investigates their potential kinship, McConaughey’s character faces a separate identity crisis involving a potential run for Governor of Texas. The series is led by showrunner Lee Eisenberg and produced by Paramount Television Studios.