Woody Harrelson Rules Out True Detective Return
Woody Harrelson has firmly dismissed any chance of reuniting for True Detective, unlike his co-star Matthew McConaughey. Following rumors of a possible reunion, Harrelson stated during NBC’s 3rd Hour of Today that revisiting the show is out of the question.
“Not a chance,”
he said (via Variety), emphasizing that since the first season “turned out great,” returning could only harm its legacy.
Background on the Reunion Talks
The comments respond to earlier revelations by showrunner Nic Pizzolatto, who shared on the Nothing Left Unsaid podcast that he had a new story idea involving Rust Cohle and Marty Hart, characters played by McConaughey and Harrelson. He described the concept as “character-based” and mentioned ongoing discussions with the actors, who might be interested.
Matthew McConaughey’s Position
McConaughey expressed willingness to return only if the new script matched the “fire and originality” of True Detective’s acclaimed first season. That season was set in Louisiana and followed the two detectives as they investigated a ritualistic murder.
True Detective’s Anthology Format
- Season 1 received widespread acclaim.
- Season 2 got mixed reviews.
- Season 3 was better received than the second.
Since its debut, the series has adopted an anthology format, changing stories and characters each season.
Summary: Harrelson is certain he won't return to True Detective, fearing it could tarnish the original season's legacy despite showrunner and McConaughey's openness to a new story.
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