Woody Harrelson Rules Out True Detective Reunion
Woody Harrelson has firmly dismissed any possibility of a reunion for True Detective, stating there is “not a chance” he would reprise his role as Marty Hart.
Interview on the Possibility of a New Season
During an interview on the 3rd Hour of Today with Dylan Dreyer on October 31, Harrelson addressed the question of whether he and co-star Matthew McConaughey would return to the acclaimed series.
Dreyer asked, “A lot of folks want to know if there will ever be another True Detective with you and Matthew McConaughey. Matthew actually said he would be into it, if Woody and I think it’s good enough. It wouldn’t even be a choice. Would you do another one?”
Harrelson responded:
“Matthew’s so funny. Not a chance… Because it turned out great. I love that it turned out the way it did, and if anything, doing another season would, I think, tarnish that.”
Matthew McConaughey's Perspective
Last month, McConaughey spoke about returning to film with The Lost Bus and mentioned ongoing discussions about a possible True Detective revival. He stated that any return “would have to be special” for him to consider it.
In May, creator Nic Pizzolatto revealed he had discussed a potential storyline with McConaughey that might reunite him with Harrelson on screen. McConaughey noted there was “excitement” about the concept but admitted he had not yet seen a script.
Summary
While McConaughey remains open to a meaningful reunion, Harrelson prefers to leave True Detective as a completed story, believing any continuation could diminish its impact.
Author's summary: Woody Harrelson decisively rejects a True Detective reunion to preserve the show's original legacy, while Matthew McConaughey remains cautiously optimistic about a special return.