Matthew McConaughey Nearly Played Joel in The Last of Us – Here's Why He Passed

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The actor explains that at that time he was prioritizing writing and didn't want to commit to such a long series.

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Matthew McConaughey announced that he was offered the lead role in HBO's television adaptation of The Last of Us, but declined the offer. The critically acclaimed 2023 adaptation stars Pedro Pascal as hardened trader Joel and Bella Ramsey as his adopted daughter Ellie, as they traverse a post-apocalyptic United States. The first season follows the plot of the original game, while the second draws inspiration from The Last of Us Part II.