Matthew McConaughey Reveals Woody Harrelson Once Broke in and Got Into Bed With Him and His Wife

Published 09/18/2026, 11:29 PM PDT

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What does working on a show like Brothers do to an already close-knit duo with hilarious banter? For Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, it means a promotional tour packed with out-of-the-box stories, plus so many "are they actually brothers?" theories.

As if the biological brothers jokes were not enough, McConaughey revealed a Harrelson visit that would easily make the hall of fame for worst ways to drop in on a married couple.

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While Woody Harrelson's revelation about him and Matthew McConaughey possibly being brothers on the Emmy 2026 stage gave audiences a peek into how deep their bond actually runs, but biological brothers or not, the two have been bros for a much longer time. Matthew McConaughey's literally eye-opening revelation to TODAY is proof of the same.

The actor recounted how, one morning, having not seen him for almost a year, Harrelson not only broke into his house but also laid down between him and his wife on their bed.

"Woody is in between us in bed," the actor exclaimed as he recounted the story.

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Woody Harrelson's reaction to Matthew McConaughey's revelation on TODAY was simply that he thought it was a great way to wake a friend up. Given that this is what their unscripted, off-camera friendship looks like, the excitement remains palpable for their upcoming Apple TV+ show titled Brothers.

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Given the dramatic flare in their real-life bond, their upcoming show might just look like a documentary. However, the amazing minds behind the show ensured it does not become so.

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Apple TV's Brothers follows Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as they play fictionalized versions of themselves. Over a wild run of eight episodes, the show goes from Woody's Harrelson's daughter's engagement getting broken up to McConaughey possibly running for governor.

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The ensemble cast includes Holland Taylor as Ma Mac, alongside Natalie Martinez, Brittany Ishibashi, Nolan Almeida, and Ella Grace Helton. Lee Eisenberg serves as showrunner and executive producer with McConaughey and Harrelson. 

Whether or not Brothers ever gets a DNA test to back it up, McConaughey and Harrelson have already shown what the bond looks like off-camera: a surprise morning visit, a bed shared by three, and zero regrets. Fans can see how much of that chaos the series borrows when Brothers premieres on Apple TV on Wednesday, September 23.

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Aliza Siddiqui is an Entertainment Journalist and Primary Editor at Netflix Junkie. With over a thousand articles previously published at Otakukart, she brings a seasoned voice to pop culture storytelling—infused with her signature wit and editorial finesse. Her passion for cinema sparked with Anne Hathaway’s Princess Diaries and deepened through films like Don't Look Up and The Dictator, which shaped her appreciation for satire and subtext.

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