Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson Lead Apple TV’s Brothers
Brothers is a new comedy show coming to Apple TV.
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson play made-up versions of themselves.
Their characters have been friends for a long time.
They learn that they might actually be brothers.
Woody brings his family to Matthew’s ranch in Austin after his daughter’s engagement falls apart.
While Woody searches for answers, Matthew thinks about running for governor of Texas.
The story mixes friendship, family problems, fame, and silly surprises.
The show has eight episodes.
It begins on September 23, with new episodes arriving each Wednesday.
Apple TV released a first look at Brothers, an upcoming eight-episode comedy series.
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson play fictionalized versions of themselves who discover they might be brothers.
The story begins when Woody’s daughter’s engagement ends and his family visits Matthew’s ranch in Austin.
Matthew’s character considers running for governor of Texas while Woody investigates their possible family connection.
The series premieres with two episodes on September 23, followed by weekly episodes through November 4.
- Who
- Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Holland Taylor, and the ensemble cast of Brothers.
- What
- Apple TV released a trailer and announced the upcoming comedy series Brothers, about two friends who may discover they are brothers.
- When
- The first two episodes premiere Wednesday, September 23, followed by one episode every Wednesday through November 4.
- Where
- The story includes Matthew’s ranch in Austin, Texas; the series will stream on Apple TV.
- Why
- Woody’s character visits Matthew after his daughter’s engagement falls apart, leading to the discovery of a possible family secret and Matthew’s potential political ambitions.
- Series
- Brothers
- Platform
- Apple TV
- Format
- Eight-episode comedy series
- Premiere
- Two episodes on Wednesday, September 23
- Release schedule
- One new episode every Wednesday through November 4
- Production
- Produced for Apple TV by Paramount Television Studios
- Showrunner
- Lee Eisenberg