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Matthew McConaughey explains turning down 'The Last of Us' role

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Matthew McConaughey revealed his reasons for declining the role of Joel in HBO's "The Last of Us." The actor stated that he did not feel the project was the right fit for him at the time, prioritizing other commitments and creative directions. The role ultimately went to Pedro Pascal, who starred in the critically acclaimed series. AI

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Matthew McConaughey explains turning down 'The Last of Us' role

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    🎮 Matthew McConaughey explains why he turned down the role of Joel in The Last of Us Matthew McConaughey has explained why he ultimately passed on playing Joel

    🎮 Matthew McConaughey explains why he turned down the role of Joel in The Last of Us Matthew McConaughey has explained why he ultimately passed on playing Joel in HBO's The Last of Us – a role that, of course, went to Pedro Pascal instead. Read more 📰 Source: Eurogamer.net Latest…

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