# McConaughey and Harrelson on 'Brothers' TV Show

> Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson reveal their Apple TV comedy 'Brothers' after Emmy mix-up.
- Title: McConaughey and Harrelson on 'Brothers' TV Show | Shortify
- Summary: Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson reveal their Apple TV comedy 'Brothers' after Emmy mix-up.
- Keywords: matthew mcconaughey, woody harrelson, brothers, apple tv, emmys, true detective, seminary, McConaughey, Harrelson, 'Brothers', Show, The Hollywood Reporter
- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/woody-harrelson-matthew-mcconaughey-emmys-brothers-show-1236707655
- Author: Jackie Strause
- Published: 2026-09-22T22:45:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: matthew mcconaughey, woody harrelson, brothers, apple tv, emmys, true detective, seminary
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson created a semi-scripted comedy series about their potential half-brother relationship after a 2026 Emmy mix-up.