Matthew McConaughey explains why he turned down the role of Joel in The Last of Us
Matthew McConaughey has explained his decision to turn down the role of Joel in HBO's The Last of Us, stating that the timing wasn't right for him at that point in his career. He was focusing on writing and leadership roles and generally avoids long-term television commitments, citing his experience with True Detective as a rare exception. The role ultimately went to Pedro Pascal.
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