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flag Woody Harrelson said he wanted to punch Matthew McConaughey on *True Detective* due to his intense method acting.

flag Woody Harrelson revealed on a podcast that he often wanted to punch co-star Matthew McConaughey during filming of True Detective’s first season due to McConaughey’s intense method acting, which kept him fully immersed as Rust Cohle even between takes. flag Harrelson said the constant stoicism frustrated his attempts to inject humor and levity into their dynamic, while McConaughey explained he remained in character to preserve the role’s dark tone. flag The candid exchange highlighted their contrasting acting approaches, which ultimately contributed to the show’s acclaimed intensity.

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