Hold your horses, y’all. Just as Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson were busy filming in Austin for their upcoming Apple TV+ comedy series, “Brothers,” production abruptly stopped. It seems even the strongest of bromances can hit a creative snag.
Filming for the series, which is loosely based on the real-life, decades-long friendship between the two A-listers, was paused late last week, sending the star-studded cast (including Holland Taylor, Natalie Martinez, and Brittany Ishibashi) back to their respective ranches or, you know, wherever Hollywood types go when production grinds to a halt.
Creative differences halt production, showrunner departs
The cause of this cinematic timeout? “Creative differences.” Apparently, after shooting eight of the ten ordered episodes, the folks behind the scenes couldn’t quite agree on how to bring the story to a satisfying conclusion. David West Read, the showrunner who’s been at the helm, has officially departed the project, trade magazine Variety reports.
Veteran comedy showrunner Lee Eisenberg, known for his work on “Jury Duty” and “Lessons In Chemistry,” is reportedly in talks to wrangle the final two episodes and any necessary reshoots.
New showrunner, official return dates
Austin has certainly had its share of McConaughey and Harrelson sightings during filming. From fictional police pullovers on Riverside Drive to turning Auditorium Shores into a spectacle with matching blue suits, the duo has been showcasing the city with gusto.
While there’s no official return date set, it’s clear this isn’t just a simple pit stop. With McConaughey and Harrelson serving as executive producers, they’re not just actors; they’re real stakeholders in this venture.
So, as the new showrunner steps in to tweak the creative direction, we’ll be waiting with bated breath to see how this Austin-shot bromance saga ultimately plays out.
