Matthew Mcconaughey Hesitant on DNA Test Amid Brother Speculation

WHO:

The Hollywood Reporter - Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are the main subjects of the story.

The Hollywood Reporter - Lee Eisenberg is the showrunner for the series "Brothers."

The Hollywood Reporter - Holland Taylor plays McConaughey’s mother in the series.

WHAT:

The Hollywood Reporter - McConaughey's mother once told him she knew Harrelson's father around the time McConaughey was conceived, suggesting a possible familial connection.

The Hollywood Reporter - McConaughey and Harrelson are starring in a new Apple TV comedy titled "Brothers," where they play versions of themselves.

The Hollywood Reporter - The series "Brothers" starts streaming on September 23, 2026.

The Hollywood Reporter - Harrelson expressed a desire to take a DNA test to confirm their potential brotherhood, while McConaughey showed hesitance, stating, “If it’s true, I got a lot to unpack.”

The Hollywood Reporter - Harrelson stated, “I’m going to be really sad for a while if it’s not true,” regarding the possibility of not being brothers.

WHERE:

The Hollywood Reporter - The premiere of "Brothers" took place in Los Angeles.

WHY:

The Hollywood Reporter - McConaughey is hesitant to take the DNA test because he does not want Harrelson to be upset if the results are negative.

HOW:

The Hollywood Reporter - Eisenberg noted that the actors took liberties to play up their personas in the series, which is not intended to feel like a documentary.

(UPDATED September 18, 2026 17:03 UTC)

Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are set to star in a new Apple TV comedy titled "Brothers," where they play exaggerated versions of themselves, and the series will begin streaming on September 23, 2026. The storyline hints at a possible familial connection, as McConaughey's mother claimed she knew Harrelson's father around the time McConaughey was conceived, prompting Harrelson to express interest in taking a DNA test, while McConaughey remains hesitant due to concerns about the emotional fallout if the results are negative. Holland Taylor will portray McConaughey’s mother in the series, which is being produced by showrunner Lee Eisenberg and premiered in Los Angeles.