@anjali.filmiMatthew McConaughey says he passed on playing Joel in 'The Last of Us' series. He called the role 'really good' but felt it 'wasn't for me at the time.'
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Matthew McConaughey on declining Joel in The Last of Us
Photo by @anjali.filmi· Aug 13, 2026· Photo 1 of 2· Matthew McConaughey
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The focus is a man's face and upper body. He is wearing a blue jacket over a collared shirt and tie, with a stern expression. The mood is dramatic and serious, likely from a crime drama or thriller. The jacket has a yellow logo and text that reads "POLICI".
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