Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson Star in New Apple TV+ Comedy Series
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Apple TV+ has announced a new comedy series starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as versions of themselves, with Natalie Martinez and Brittany Ishibashi joining the cast as their wives. The 10-episode series, which is currently untitled, follows the story of the two actors as they navigate their close friendship and combined families living together on Matthew's ranch in Texas. The series is described as a "heartfelt odd couple love story" that explores the strange and beautiful bond between the two leads.
The cast of the series includes Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as themselves, with Natalie Martinez playing Matthew's wife, Valentina, and Brittany Ishibashi playing Woody's wife, Joy. Holland Taylor also stars as Matthew's mother, Mac. The series is executive produced by McConaughey, Harrelson, and showrunner David West Read, along with David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Matt Thunell for Skydance Television. Jason Winer will direct multiple episodes, including the pilot, and will also serve as an executive producer.
Natalie Martinez is known for her roles in series such as "Bad Monkey" on Apple TV+, "Ordinary Joe" on NBC, and "The I-Land" on Netflix. She is represented by UTA, Atlas Artists, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller. Brittany Ishibashi has appeared in shows such as "Runaways" on Hulu, "Political Animals" on the USA Network, and "Grace and Frankie" on Netflix. She is represented by Kyle Fritz Management, Innovative Artists, and Jackoway Tyerman Wertheimer.
The new comedy series is the latest collaboration between Skydance Television and Apple TV+, following previous series such as "Foundation" and "The Big Door Prize". The series is currently in production and is expected to premiere on Apple TV+ in the near future. With its talented cast and crew, the series is sure to be a hit with audiences and fans of the two leads. The series will also feature a unique blend of comedy and drama, making it a must-watch for fans of the genre.
Here is a list of the main cast and crew of the series:
- Matthew McConaughey as himself
- Woody Harrelson as himself
- Natalie Martinez as Valentina, Matthew's wife
- Brittany Ishibashi as Joy, Woody's wife
- Holland Taylor as Mac, Matthew's mother
- David West Read as showrunner and executive producer
- Jason Winer as director and executive producer
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