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 2003, surprisingly continues to be a source of income, illustrating his transition from rom-coms to gripping dramatic roles.