From The Hollywood Reporter · Jackie Strause · · 1m
McConaughey and Harrelson on 'Brothers' TV Show
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson reveal their Apple TV comedy 'Brothers' after Emmy mix-up.
In brief
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson reveal their Apple TV comedy 'Brothers' after Emmy mix-up. Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson created a semi-scripted comedy series about their potential half-brother relationship after a 2026 Emmy mix-up. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Emmy Mix-Up
Woody Harrelson won an Emmy in 1989 for Cheers but was mistakenly thought to win another at the 2026 Emmys for Widow’s Bay.
Brothers TV Show
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are launching their Apple TV comedy series Brothers as presenters at the 2026 Emmys.
Half-Brother Theory
McConaughey’s mother claims she had relations with Harrelson’s father around the time McConaughey was conceived, suggesting they could be half brothers.
No DNA Test
McConaughey refuses a DNA test to avoid family drama, while Harrelson believes they are related due to their close friendship.
Semi-Scripted Comedy
Their new semi-scripted comedy Brothers is based on the half-brother theory and features fictionalized versions of themselves.
At a glance
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson created a semi-scripted comedy series about their potential half-brother relationship after a 2026 Emmy mix-up.
