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Matthew McConaughey says he turned down playing Joel in The Last of Us TV show
Matthew McConaughey revealed he turned down the role of Joel in HBO's The Last of Us television series, stating it wasn't the right fit for him at the time. The role was ultimately given to Pedro Pascal, who has since become widely recognized for his portrayal. The series, based on the popular video game, follows the story of Joel and Ellie in a post-apocalyptic world.
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Matthew Lillard says he landed The Walking Dead role of Negan for "10 minutes" before Jeffrey Dean Morgan…
Matthew Lillard revealed that he was briefly considered for the role of Negan in The Walking Dead before Jeffrey Dean Morgan was cast. Lillard believes his portrayal would have been "wicked and funny" rather than "super badass and masculine," leading to a different interpretation of the iconic villain.
