Apple TV has released the trailer for Brothers, the comedy series starring and executive produced by Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, which had first look images released earlier this summer.
Alongside McConaughey and Harrelson, the ensemble cast includes Natalie Martinez, Brittany Ishibashi, Nolan Almeida, Ella Grace Helton, Noah Carganilla, Highdee Kuan, Oona Yaffe and Holland Taylor.
What is ‘Brothers’ about?
Per the official description, “Brothers” follows McConaughey and Harrelson, who play fictionalized versions of themselves, “whose friendship is thrown into chaos when they uncover a decades-old secret: they might actually be brothers. After Woody’s daughter’s engagement 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.”
The premise is loosely rooted in real life. Harrelson revealed in 2023 that his father had a brief relationship with McConaughey’s mother, raising the possibility the two are actually half-brothers. “We haven’t done a test, but there are too many times that I think to myself, My God, the similarities!” Harrelson told Esquire. “The things he does, the things he says — just the way he is. I’ve felt that for years,” according to Variety.
Lee Eisenberg showruns and executive produces, with McConaughey and Harrelson also executive producing alongside Natalie Sandy, David West Read, Trish Hofmann, Bill Bost, Jason Winer, David Finkel, Brett Baer and Jeremy Plager. Trent O’Donnell directs multiple episodes, including the pilot. The series is produced for Apple TV by Paramount Television Studios.
When does ‘Brothers’ premiere?
Brothers premieres with its first two episodes Sept. 23 on Apple TV, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through Nov. 4.
Watch the trailer below:
Featured image photo credit: Photo: Apple TV
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