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Have you ever felt that a friend was more like a brother or sister? What if they actually were? That’s the premise of Matthew McConaughey’s and Woody Harrelson’s new buddy comedy, Brothers, coming out this fall.
The starry team-up is a result of the two actors’ real friendship. According to Variety, there have been rumors that they might just be related. Apparently, Harrelson said in 2023 that his dad once dated McConaughey’s mother.
“We haven’t done a test, but there are too many times that I think to myself, 'My God, the similarities!'” Harrelson said in Esquire. “The things he does, the things he says—just the way he is. I’ve felt that for years.”
So, here’s what we know about the show, which debuts in September this year.
What is Brothers about?
According to Apple: “The lifelong friendship between McConaughey and Harrelson, who play fictionalized versions of themselves, is thrown into chaos when they uncover a decades-old secret: they might actually be brothers. After Woody’s daughter’s wedding falls apart, he loads up the family and heads to Austin for an extended stay at Matthew’s ranch. But what begins as a healing getaway quickly spirals when Matthew’s mother, Ma Mac (played by Holland Taylor), accidentally lets slip a long-buried secret that the two friends might actually be brothers. As Woody turns the ranch upside down in pursuit of the truth, Matthew finds himself juggling an entirely different identity crisis: a potential run for Governor of Texas. The result is a heartfelt, chaotic and wildly funny story about friendship, family, fame and the messy line between myth and reality.”
Who else is in Brothers?
The ensemble cast starring alongside Harrelson and McConaughey includes Natalie Martinez, Brittany Ishibashi, Nolan Almeida, Ella Grace Helton, Noah Carganilla, Highdee Kuan, Oona Yaffe and Holland Taylor.
Who is behind Brothers?
Brothers is showrun and executive produced by multi-Emmy Award nominee and Peabody Award winner Lee Eisenberg (The Office) and also executive-produced by McConaughey, Harrelson, Natalie Sandy, David West Read, Trish Hofmann, Bill Bost, Jason Winer, David Finkel, Brett Baer and Jeremy Plager. Produced for Apple TV by Paramount Television Studios, Trent O’Donnell directs multiple episodes, including the pilot.
When is Brothers coming out?
The eight-episode comedy debuts on Wednesday, September 23, with the first two episodes, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through November 4, 2026.
How can I watch Brothers?
You’ll need the Apple TV app to watch Brothers.