Matthew McConaughey Confirms He Nearly Played Pedro Pascal’s Role in ‘The Last of Us’: ‘Wasn’t for Me’
“'The Last of Us’ was really good,” the Oscar winner adds The post Matthew McConaughey Confirms He Nearly Played Pedro Pascal’s Role in ‘The Last of Us’: ‘Wasn’t for Me’ appeared first on TheWrap .
Matthew McConaughey disclosed on the "Happy, Sad, Confused" podcast that he was once approached to star as Joel in HBO's adaptation of the video game "The Last of Us." However, he declined the role at that time as he was focusing more on writing and leadership roles in life. McConaughey acknowledged that he wasn't a regular TV viewer but praised "True Detective" as a significant success when series were not common for actors like himself.
He also mentioned that although "The Last of Us" was a good project, it wasn't the right fit for him at the time. This information was previously confirmed by showrunner and creator Craig Mazin on the same podcast. Mazin humorously suggested that in an alternate universe, a different actor could have taken the lead, but he believed Pedro Pascal's performance was a perfect fit.
Pascal's portrayal of Joel earned him an Emmy nomination, and the show itself was also nominated for Best Drama Series. "The Last of Us" is based on the popular PlayStation game, following a man's journey with a young girl as they navigate a world ravaged by a spore-based plague. HBO has picked up a third season, set to premiere in 2027.
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