Woody Harrelson is reflecting on his experience with the critically acclaimed first season of True Detective, but he has made it clear that he has no intention of reprising his iconic role as Detective Marty Hart in any future installments of the HBO series. During an appearance on NBC’s Today show, host Dylan Dreyer inquired about the possibility of Harrelson returning to the series, especially in light of his co-star Matthew McConaughey's recent comments regarding a potential comeback.
Dreyer highlighted that McConaughey, who portrayed Detective Rust Cohle alongside Harrelson, expressed a willingness to return to True Detective if both he and Harrelson found the project compelling enough. “He actually said that he would be into it, ‘If Woody and I think it’s good enough. It wouldn’t even be a choice,’” she noted. In a lighthearted yet definitive response, Harrelson stated, “Matthew’s so funny, but in fairness, never. Not a chance.”
Harrelson elaborated on his reasoning for not wanting to reprise his role, stating, “Because it turned out great. I love that it turned out the way it did. If anything, doing another season would, I think, tarnish that.” This sentiment reflects the critical success of the first season, which garnered four nominations at the 2014 Emmys and earned both Harrelson and McConaughey nominations for prestigious awards such as the Emmy and Golden Globe.
While Harrelson has ruled out a return to the world of True Detective, he did share exciting news about a project in collaboration with McConaughey. “We are doing something together, and this is a comedy, half-hour, and hopefully people dig it,” he teased, though he withheld further details about the project. Speculations suggest that he was likely referring to the upcoming scripted series titled Brother From Another Mother, which showcases the two actors attempting to cohabitate on McConaughey’s ranch in Texas.
The highly anticipated series Brother From Another Mother is set to air on Apple TV, although a specific release date has not been announced yet. Fans of Harrelson and McConaughey can look forward to their comedic chemistry in this new venture, even as the possibility of returning to True Detective remains off the table. This upcoming collaboration promises to deliver a fresh take on their dynamic, diverging from the intense drama of their previous roles.
In summary, while Woody Harrelson cherishes his time on True Detective, he firmly believes in leaving the past behind and exploring new creative avenues, particularly in his upcoming comedy series with McConaughey.
