March 24, 2025 • 2 mins
Matthew McConaughey BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.
Matthew McConaughey has been making waves in the entertainment industry with his recent return to the big screen after a six-year hiatus. The Oscar-winning actor premiered his latest film, "The Rivals of Amziah King," at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas on March 10th. The movie, described as a deeply atmospheric crime thriller set in Oklahoma, received a standing ovation from the audience.
In the film, McConaughey plays Amziah, a former foster parent who becomes a mentor to Kateri, portrayed by Native American actress Angelina LookingGlass. The star-studded cast also includes Kurt Russell and Cole Sprouse. Interestingly, while set in Oklahoma, the movie was primarily filmed in various locations across Alabama in 2023, with McConaughey sightings reported in Birmingham, Bessemer, and other parts of the state during production.
At SXSW, McConaughey addressed his return to acting, stating, "I'm always a little nervous when I get in front of the camera. I want a little bit of nerves because I don't want to feel like I completely know what the hell I'm doing." The actor's comeback has generated significant buzz, with many eager to see his performance after such a long break.
Beyond his film work, McConaughey has been actively involved in promoting the Texas film industry. He recently joined forces with other Texas-born actors like Woody Harrelson and Renée Zellweger in the "True to Texas" campaign. This initiative aims to boost film production in the Lone Star State by advocating for increased tax incentives. The campaign includes a commercial directed by "True Detective" creator Nic Pizzolatto, highlighting the economic benefits of a thriving local film industry.
In other news, McConaughey is set to narrate the upcoming IMAX film "Superhuman Body 3D," which explores the inner workings of the human body and breakthrough medical technologies. The film is scheduled to premiere at the California Science Center IMAX Theater on March 29, 2025.
As the actor continues to make headlines with his professional endeavors, fans and industry insiders alike are watching closely to see what McConaughey's next move will be in this new chapter of his career.
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Matthew McConaughey has been making waves in the entertainment industry with his recent return to the big screen after a six-year hiatus. The Oscar-winning actor premiered his latest film, "The Rivals of Amziah King," at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas on March 10th. The movie, described as a deeply atmospheric crime thriller set in Oklahoma, received a standing ovation from the audience.
In the film, McConaughey plays Amziah, a former foster parent who becomes a mentor to Kateri, portrayed by Native American actress Angelina LookingGlass. The star-studded cast also includes Kurt Russell and Cole Sprouse. Interestingly, while set in Oklahoma, the movie was primarily filmed in various locations across Alabama in 2023, with McConaughey sightings reported in Birmingham, Bessemer, and other parts of the state during production.
At SXSW, McConaughey addressed his return to acting, stating, "I'm always a little nervous when I get in front of the camera. I want a little bit of nerves because I don't want to feel like I completely know what the hell I'm doing." The actor's comeback has generated significant buzz, with many eager to see his performance after such a long break.
Beyond his film work, McConaughey has been actively involved in promoting the Texas film industry. He recently joined forces with other Texas-born actors like Woody Harrelson and Renée Zellweger in the "True to Texas" campaign. This initiative aims to boost film production in the Lone Star State by advocating for increased tax incentives. The campaign includes a commercial directed by "True Detective" creator Nic Pizzolatto, highlighting the economic benefits of a thriving local film industry.
In other news, McConaughey is set to narrate the upcoming IMAX film "Superhuman Body 3D," which explores the inner workings of the human body and breakthrough medical technologies. The film is scheduled to premiere at the California Science Center IMAX Theater on March 29, 2025.
As the actor continues to make headlines with his professional endeavors, fans and industry insiders alike are watching closely to see what McConaughey's next move will be in this new chapter of his career.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Matthew McConaughey has been making waves in the entertainment industry
with his recent return to the big screen after a
six year hiatus. The Oscar winning actor premiered his latest film,
The Rivals of Amzia King, at the twenty twenty five
South By Southwest Film and TV Festival in Austin, Texas,
on March tenth. The movie, described as a deeply atmospheric
(00:22):
crime thriller set in Oklahoma, received a standing ovation from
the audience. In the film, McConaughey plays Amzia, a former
foster parent who becomes a mentor to Catery, portrayed by
Native American actress Angelina looking Glass. The star studded cast
also includes Kurt Russell and Cole Sprouse. Interestingly, while set
(00:42):
in Oklahoma, the movie was primarily filmed in various locations
across Alabama in twenty twenty twenty three, with mcconaugheys sightings
reported in Birmingham, Bessemer, and other parts of the state.
During production. At SXSW, McConaughey addressed his return to acting, stating,
I'm always a lione nervous when I get in front
of the camera. I want a little bit of nerves,
(01:04):
because I don't want to feel like I completely know
what the hell I'm doing. The actor's comeback has generated
significant buzz, with many eager to see his performance after
such a long break. Beyond his film work, McConaughey has
been actively involved in promoting the Texas film industry. He
recently joined forces with other Texas born actors like Woody
(01:27):
Harrelson and Renee Zellweger in the True to Texas campaign.
This initiative aims to boost film production in the Lone
Star state by advocating for increased tax incentives. The campaign
includes a commercial directed by True Detective creator Nick Pitzelato,
highlighting the economic benefits of a thriving local film industry.
(01:48):
In other news, McConaughey is set to narrate the upcoming
Imax film Superhuman Body three D, which explores the inner
workings of the human body and break through medical technologies.
The film is scheduled to premiere at the California Science
Center Imax Theater on March twenty ninth, twenty twenty five.
As the actor continues to make headlines with his professional endeavors,
(02:12):
fans and industry insiders, alike are watching closely to see
what mc conae's next move will be in this new
chapter of his career. And that is it for to day.
Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss
an update on Matthew mc conaughey. Thanks for listening. This
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Matthew McConaughey has been making waves in the entertainment industry
with his recent return to the big screen after a
six year hiatus. The Oscar winning actor premiered his latest film,
The Rivals of Amzia King, at the twenty twenty five
South By Southwest Film and TV Festival in Austin, Texas,
on March tenth. The movie, described as a deeply atmospheric
(00:22):
crime thriller set in Oklahoma, received a standing ovation from
the audience. In the film, McConaughey plays Amzia, a former
foster parent who becomes a mentor to Catery, portrayed by
Native American actress Angelina looking Glass. The star studded cast
also includes Kurt Russell and Cole Sprouse. Interestingly, while set
(00:42):
in Oklahoma, the movie was primarily filmed in various locations
across Alabama in twenty twenty twenty three, with mcconaugheys sightings
reported in Birmingham, Bessemer, and other parts of the state.
During production. At SXSW, McConaughey addressed his return to acting, stating,
I'm always a lione nervous when I get in front
of the camera. I want a little bit of nerves,
(01:04):
because I don't want to feel like I completely know
what the hell I'm doing. The actor's comeback has generated
significant buzz, with many eager to see his performance after
such a long break. Beyond his film work, McConaughey has
been actively involved in promoting the Texas film industry. He
recently joined forces with other Texas born actors like Woody
(01:27):
Harrelson and Renee Zellweger in the True to Texas campaign.
This initiative aims to boost film production in the Lone
Star state by advocating for increased tax incentives. The campaign
includes a commercial directed by True Detective creator Nick Pitzelato,
highlighting the economic benefits of a thriving local film industry.
(01:48):
In other news, McConaughey is set to narrate the upcoming
Imax film Superhuman Body three D, which explores the inner
workings of the human body and break through medical technologies.
The film is scheduled to premiere at the California Science
Center Imax Theater on March twenty ninth, twenty twenty five.
As the actor continues to make headlines with his professional endeavors,
(02:12):
fans and industry insiders, alike are watching closely to see
what mc conae's next move will be in this new
chapter of his career. And that is it for to day.
Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss
an update on Matthew mc conaughey. Thanks for listening. This
has been a Quiet Please production. For more check out
(02:32):
Quiet Please dot AI or search the term biosnap wherever
you listen
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