Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson premiere ‘Brothers’ in LA

Actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson recently attended the Los Angeles premiere of their new Apple TV comedy series, ‘Brothers’, held at the Hammer Museum. The eight-episode series, produced by Paramount Television Studios, features the two stars playing fictionalized versions of themselves. The plot centers on the duo discovering a decades-old family secret that suggests they might actually be brothers.

The series is set to make its global debut on Apple TV on September 23, 2026, with new episodes releasing weekly through November 4, 2026. The show’s premise draws inspiration from long-standing real-life rumors regarding the actors' potential biological connection, a topic they have frequently addressed in interviews.

During the premiere and subsequent press appearances, the actors discussed the persistent speculation. Harrelson expressed interest in taking a DNA test to find the truth, while McConaughey has remained hesitant, noting that the revelation could be difficult to ‘unpack’ if the rumors are true.