As movie viewers typically get Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson blended up, it’s not simply followers who’ve seen the uncanny resemblance.
The actors themselves can’t ignore that their bromance comes with the added layer of them really trying like brothers – one thing even they think is likely to be chance.
After it being a joke for a while, one phrase talked about by McConaughey’s mum, Mary, made the pair begin to critically marvel in the event that they’re associated.
She as soon as advised Harrelson she ‘knew’ (wink wink) his dad again within the day and he lately mentioned the opportunity of them doing a DNA check to get right down to the reality.
McConaughey discovering out he shares the identical hitman father as his co-star and pal sounds ripe for a Netflix documentary, doesn’t it?
So, let’s take a look at what can be laid out.
Harrelson is the son of convicted assassin Charles Harrelson, who was handed two life sentences in 1982 for killing federal decide John H. Wooden Jr.
The hitman had additionally been convicted for the homicide of grain seller Sam Degelia Jr, for which he served 5 years behind bars.
The actor doesn’t communicate a lot about his dad, who died in jail in 2007, however advised Individuals within the 80s: “I don’t really feel he was a lot of a father. He took no legitimate half in my upbringing.
“This may sound odd to say a few convicted felon, however my father is likely one of the most articulate, well-read, charming individuals I’ve ever recognized.
“Nonetheless, I’m simply now gauging whether or not he deserves my loyalty or friendship. I take a look at him as somebody who could possibly be a pal greater than somebody who was a father.”
McConaughey, nonetheless, has spoken far more about his dad, James – particularly in his memoir Greenlights – the place he wrote about his mother and father’ rocky relationship.
Within the guide, the actor wrote about how his mother and father have been married 3 times and divorced twice earlier than his dad died in 1992 of a coronary heart assault – supposedly whereas having intercourse with Mary.
Nevertheless it appears it’s attainable James isn’t his dad in any case, due to the remark Mary made.
“She says, ‘Woody, I knew your dad.’ Everybody was conscious of the ellipses that my mother left after ‘knew’. It was a loaded Ok-N-E-W,” McConaughey advised the Let’s Speak Off Digicam podcast.
“We went on to unpack what this ‘knew’ meant and did some math and came upon that [Harrelson’s] dad was on furlough on the similar time that my mother and pop have been of their second divorce.
“Then there’s attainable receipts and locations out in West Texas the place there might need been a gathering, or a gathering, or a ‘knew’ second.”
Harrelson appears up for a DNA check however McConaughey has his reservations.
“We wish to go for a [DNA] check, however for him, it’s a way more huge deal,” Harrelson beforehand defined.
“I imply he appears like he’s dropping a father. However I’m like, no, you’re gaining a special father and a brother.”
