Matthew McConaughey was surprisingly candid about the race for Texas governor. The actor, who is rumored to be running for governor, said, “Not yet.” McConaughey made the comments while appearing with his Brothers costar.
Matthew McConaughey says Texas governor’s story in Brothers came from real life
Matthew McConaughey addressed ongoing speculation about running for governor of Texas in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. Appeared with McConaughey Brothers costar woody harrelson.
When asked if the show had fueled the rumors, she said, “No, no, no, the Governor thing was real and then we added it to the show.”
“He’s really thinking about running,” Harrelson said.
host kevin frazier He was then asked if McConaughey planned to run for governor one day. McConaughey said, “Not yet.”
Harrelson quipped, “Wouldn’t he make a great governor?” He further said that “You would love to have him as your governor. A man who is not selling out to you; you know these businessmen are working for big businessmen. No one will be able to buy him off, as rich as he is.”
McConaughey’s latest comments come after years of speculation about whether he would enter Texas politics.
according to Ok! magazineAccording to CNN, rumors of McConaughey running for governor have been circulating since 2020. The actor clarified rumors that he will not run for governor in 2021.
However, McConaughey didn’t completely dismiss the idea. In 2024, he told governors at the National Governors Association summer meeting in Salt Lake City that he was on a “learning tour” to see if they should run in the election. “I’m on a learning tour and have been for probably the last six years,” he said.
His recent comments shed light on how his real-life experiences with political rumors influenced his portrayal in the new series. The series is based on two best friends whose lives change when a family secret reveals that they may be brothers.
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson star in the comedy show Brothers, which premiered September 25 on Apple TV+.