Netflix secures new Matthew McConaughey, Cole Hauser drama from creator Nic Pizzolatto

Netflix has landed a new high-profile scripted series featuring Matthew McConaughey and Cole Hauser, emerging victorious after a competitive bidding process. The project, now in early development, reunites creator Nic Pizzolatto with McConaughey, though sources say final agreements for the two leads are still being finalized. Few story details have been disclosed, other than that the pair would portray brothers. Skydance Sports is on board to produce.

Variety confirmed that the project will extends McConaughey’s creative partnership with Pizzolatto, a collaboration that began with the celebrated first season of “True Detective.” The two previously planned to work together again on FX’s “Redeemer,” which did not proceed. More recently, McConaughey has been attached to star in a feature based on the “Mike Hammer” novels, with Pizzolatto writing the script.

This project also adds to a run of “True Detective”–related reunions for McConaughey. He recently wrapped production on the Apple TV+ comedy “Brothers,” in which he appears with longtime friend and former Season 1 co-star Woody Harrelson. The show draws inspiration from their real-life relationship.

Hauser, meanwhile, continues to build on the success of his breakout role as Rip Wheeler in Paramount’s “Yellowstone.” He and castmate Kelly Reilly are set to headline an upcoming franchise spinoff that has enlisted Oscar nominee Annette Bening.

Pizzolatto remains best known for creating “True Detective,” but his work spans fiction and film. His novels have been published in more than 30 languages, and his industry accolades include multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations and two Writers Guild Awards.

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