Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson to star in Apple TV series ‘Brothers’

Actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson will star in a new Apple TV comedy series titled ‘Brothers’, which explores the real-life theory that the two longtime friends might actually be siblings.

The eight-episode series is scheduled to premiere globally on September 23, 2026, with new episodes released weekly through November 4. The plot follows a fictionalized version of the actors; after a family crisis, Harrelson’s character moves to McConaughey’s Texas ranch, where a long-held family secret is revealed suggesting a biological connection between the two.

The theory stems from real-life anecdotes shared by McConaughey, including a comment from his mother, Kay, regarding her past acquaintance with Harrelson’s father. The series will blend themes of friendship and identity, as Harrelson’s character becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth while McConaughey’s character considers a run for Governor of Texas.