Matthew McConaughey teases 'Brothers' on Woody's birthday
Matthew McConaughey celebrated Woody Harrelson's 65th birthday with an Instagram post that playfully nods to their upcoming Apple TV+ comedy Brothers. Writing “From another mother? Happy birthday brother,” the Texas star teased the series, which reunites the longtime friends and premieres on Apple TV+ on Sept. 23.
Key Takeaways
- Matthew McConaughey marked Woody Harrelson's 65th birthday with a “From another mother?” Instagram message.
- The post winks at Brothers, their Austin-filmed Apple TV+ comedy series.
- Brothers premieres Sept. 23; Apple TV+ will release the first two episodes that day.
- The eight-episode show reunites the duo more than a decade after True Detective season one.
Harrelson turned 65 on Thursday, and McConaughey used the milestone to lean into the “brother” joke that has followed their friendship for years. The caption lands as more than a birthday greeting: it doubles as a soft tease for streaming TV alerts fans waiting on Brothers.
What did Matthew McConaughey post for Woody Harrelson's birthday?
According to the Austin American-Statesman, McConaughey shared an Instagram tribute reading, “From another mother? Happy birthday brother.” The playful wording mirrors the spirit of Brothers, which builds comedy around the pair's real-life bond and long-running relatedness rumors.
The Statesman notes that the post felt especially fitting for the Apple TV+ series, which was filmed extensively across Austin and stars the longtime collaborators as fictionalized versions of themselves.
When does Brothers premiere on Apple TV+?
Apple TV+ has set Brothers to premiere on Sept. 23. The comedy runs eight episodes. The streamer will drop the first two episodes on premiere day, with additional installments arriving weekly through an early November season finale.
For viewers who caught the stars shooting around town throughout 2025, the fall debut closes a long wait after months of public filming sightings.
What is Brothers about?
Brothers follows fictionalized versions of McConaughey and Harrelson as they try to live together with their families on McConaughey's Texas ranch. Decades of friendship collide with everyday domestic chaos, and a decades-old secret resurfaces that raises questions about a possible family connection.
The premise also finds McConaughey facing a separate personal challenge as he considers a possible run for governor of Texas. The project reunites the actors more than a decade after they starred together in the first season of HBO's True Detective in 2014.
Where was Brothers filmed, and who else is involved?
Much of the series was shot in and around Austin. Local crews and residents spotted McConaughey and Harrelson filming scenes in matching blue cowboy suits, riding in a Ford F-150, and popping up at familiar spots from Auditorium Shores to Congress Avenue.
Holland Taylor stars as McConaughey's mother, with Natalie Martinez, Brittany Ishibashi, Oona Yaffe, Highdee Kuan, Nolan Almeida, Ella Grace Helton, and Noah Carganilla among the supporting cast. Lee Eisenberg leads the comedy, and both McConaughey and Harrelson serve as executive producers.