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10 Years Ago, Matthew McConaughey Turned Down a Marvel Role for a Sci-Fi Movie That Became a Flop

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February 25, 2026

[#item_full_content] A decade ago, Matthew McConaughey walked away from the sure thing and doubled down on the long shot. What did he see then that the rest of Hollywood did not? 10 Years Ago, Matthew McConaughey Turned Down a Marvel Role for a Sci-Fi Movie That Became a Flop Read More

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