SHOCKING: Joel miller - What They Never Told You

Matthew McConaughey reveals surprising blockbuster TV role he turned down

The Interstellar star said he seriously considered accepting the role of Joel Miller in the post-apocalyptic series.

Evening Standard · Aug 14

Matthew McConaughey Reveals Why He Rejected HBO's 'The Last of Us' Before Pedro Pascal Became the Star

Matthew McConaughey explains his decision to decline the role of Joel Miller in HBO's 'The Last of Us', citing a focus on writing and reluctance towards long-term TV commitments.

International Business Times UK · Aug 13

HBO originally approached this top actor to play the role of Joel in ‘The Last of Us’

Matthew McConaughey has officially passed on the opportunity to portray Joel Miller in HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us. Known for his iconic role in True Detective, which earned him an Emmy nomination, McConaughey shared that the romantic comedy How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, released in…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

The Last of Us star Troy Baker is headed for MCM London Comic Con for a special 'Songs: for Joel' live performance

Actor Troy Baker is set to perform live at MCM London Comic Con next month with songs inspired by The Last of Us.

TechRadar · Sep 25, 2025

The Last of Us Joel actor Troy Baker says he was "woefully unprepared" for the role: "It taught me how to stop trying to convince people that I could act"

"My body will physically not allow me to do this. That was The Last of Us for me."

GamesRadar · Jul 25, 2025

‘The Last of Us’ surprisingly switches it up for season 3, Neil Druckmann exits

Neil Druckmann, who created the game 'The Last of Us,' is leaving the popular HBO series.

The Mary Sue · Jul 2, 2025

The Biggest 'Last Of Us' Mystery Just Got A Lame Conclusion

Neil Druckmann, the man behind both the game and the series, weighs in on a big hypothetical. But is his solution the right one?

Inverse · May 29, 2025

Andrew Garfield’s outspoken grief helped with loss of my mother – Kaitlyn Dever

Dever revealed last year that her mother died after a breast cancer diagnosis.

Evening Standard · May 26, 2025

‘The Last of Us’ gave us Dead Dad Club members a beautiful episode

We all miss our favorite dead dad, Joel Miller.

The Mary Sue · May 21, 2025

'Last Of Us' Season 2 Episode 6 Is Finally Bringing Joel Back

Pedro Pascal is (temporarily) back from the dead.

Inverse · May 18, 2025