Matthew McConaughey turns down the role of Joel in The Last of Us

Actor Matthew McConaughey, known for *Interstellar* and *True Detective*, declined the role of Joel.

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The iconic character in *The Last of Us* was ultimately played by Pedro Pascal.

McConaughey chose to focus on other projects instead.

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