Matthew McConaughey Overcomes Nerves on Movie Set After 6-Year Break
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Synopsis
Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey revealed his anxiety on the first day of filming 'The Rivals of Amziah King'. After a six-year hiatus, he felt creaky returning to the screen but was drawn to the film's originality and relatable characters.
Key Takeaways
- Matthew McConaughey felt nervous returning to acting.
- He took a six-year break to write and spend time with family.
- The actor was drawn to the film's authentic characters.
- The story is set in southeast Oklahoma, focusing on community.
- Andrew Patterson's project had a long development history.
Los Angeles, March 10 (NationPress) Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey, renowned for his role in 'Interstellar', confessed to feeling anxious on his first day of filming 'The Rivals of Amziah King'.
The actor, whose right eye was swollen from a bee sting, stepped onto the set, raised his hand, and inquired, “Is anyone else feeling nervous besides me?”, as reported by 'Variety'.
The cast and crew shared a hearty laugh. “Alright, alright, alright, I just wanted to ensure I wasn’t the only one,” the actor quipped, sounding like a blend of a preacher and a surfer with his iconic drawl.
According to 'Variety', McConaughey was not joking. He acknowledged that he felt a bit rusty after a six-year break from acting, during which he penned a memoir titled 'Greenlights', voiced characters in films like 'Sing 2', spent quality time with his family, and maintained a lower profile.
“I needed to tell my own story, to direct my own narrative on paper,” McConaughey explained about his time away from the spotlight.
However, when he discovered Andrew Patterson’s screenplay, which centers on a charismatic honey operation owner in Oklahoma and his bond with a foster child, he was captivated by its authenticity and deep sense of place. The role felt as comfortable as a well-worn pair of jeans. “It’s not my hometown, but I’m familiar with these types of people and the places they inhabit,” the actor revealed. “This community in southeast Oklahoma, where the film is set, understands the Constitution, knows the rules they abide by, and they’re not seeking validation from the outside world. I relate to them.”
Patterson dedicated years to this project, initially expanding it into a seven-episode mini-series before condensing it again. He always believed that McConaughey embodied the free-spirited charm necessary for Amziah, who is followed by a roving group of bee-keepers and musicians like a caravan of apostles.
