# Matthew McConaughey says he turned down playing Joel in The Last of Us TV show

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- **Source:** [Gamesradar](https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/sci-fi-shows/matthew-mcconaughey-says-he-turned-down-playing-joel-in-the-last-of-us-tv-show/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7e35471633e1fbfe89db0f)
- **Published:** 2026-08-13
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #articles #joel #last #matthew #mcconaughey #newsletter #playing #says
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