Woody Harrelson firmly dismissed the possibility of reuniting with Matthew McConaughey for another season of the acclaimed series True Detective during a recent interview. The discussion took place on Friday with Dylan Dreyer on 3rd Hour Today, after Dreyer referenced McConaughey’s remarks earlier this month suggesting that a revival might happen if the script met their standards.
Harrelson’s Thoughts on Revisiting the Iconic Series
When prompted about the chance of another season featuring both leads, Harrelson responded with a smile but was resolute. He said,
“Matthew’s so funny. In fairness, never. No chance.”
When asked to elaborate, he noted, “Because it turned out great.” He further explained,
“I love that it turned out the way it did, and if anything, doing another season would, I think, tarnish that,”
Harrelson explained.
Plans for a New Project with McConaughey
Although Harrelson ruled out a True Detective reunion, he revealed that he and McConaughey have a new collaborative project underway. Describing it as a comedy series formatted in half-hour episodes, Harrelson expressed hope for a positive reception:
“This is a comedy, half-hour, and hopefully people dig it,”
he said.
Background on True Detective and Prior Comments from McConaughey
The original True Detective series, created by Nic Pizzolatto, debuted on HBO in January 2014 and earned critical acclaim. Both Harrelson and McConaughey received Emmy nominations for their lead roles as Marty Hart and Rust Cohle, respectively. Earlier this month, McConaughey told NME about the possibility of revisiting the series:
“There’s excitement, yes, but I haven’t seen a script yet. When I originally read ‘True Detective,’ everything that came out of Rust Cohle’s mouth was white-hot. The script was on fire so the execution [of a sequel] must go another step. We’re keen on the idea but it’s nothing more than an idea. If Nic puts something on paper that Woody and I think is good enough, it wouldn’t even be a choice. We would look at it and go, ‘it must happen’. It’s gotta be damn good though because we set a pretty good precedent!”
Why the Show’s Legacy Matters to Harrelson
Harrelson’s hesitation to revisit True Detective stems from his respect for how the series concluded. He expressed concern that a new season might damage the original’s success and iconic status. By turning down the opportunity, Harrelson highlights the importance of preserving the show’s integrity in fans’ memories.
Looking Forward: New Ventures and Audience Expectations
While a True Detective sequel remains unlikely, Harrelson and McConaughey’s planned comedy project offers fans a new way to experience their dynamic partnership. As this upcoming series develops, viewers will watch to see if the duo can capture the same compelling energy, albeit in a different genre and tone.
