Woody Harrelson is once again in the news but not because he is up to his old tricks as fans may have mistakenly thought. After a major trend of events — from declining a major role in The White Lotus Season 3 to recovering from a motorcycle accident and preparing for multiple new releases, Harrelson is very lively and his star is shining bright as ever.
Now let’s discuss the details regarding the award-winning actor.
How He Dropped The White Lotus Project
HBO’s The White Lotus Season 3 had Harrelson in mind to play one of the leading roles. The announcement gained a lot of traction among the audience who couldn’t wait to feast their eyes on him in the popular show. But in early April, it was revealed that Harrelson had stepped out of the series.
As per a source, the reason behind it was more than just scheduling issues: he had a family vacation planned at that time besides him. On the other hand, the money also played a part in the decision. It is said that the program’s flat fee of $40,000 per episode was not at all an of…
Motorcycle Crash In 2024
During an incident in June 2024, Harrelson experienced a motorcycle mishap. He had gone to give an interview to Conan O’Brien when his motorcycle crashed. It is known from the reports that he missed a left-turning Tesla. After the collision, Harrelson was hurled over the handlebars.
Good news! He wore a helmet and came out of the accident with only a few light cuts and bruises. The actor even made fun of the incident later, but his fans are pleased that he was safe.
Harrelson and McConaughey Campaign for Film Incentives
Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey, who are best friends since forever, recently paid a visit to the Texas State Capitol together. Their intention was to push for a $500 million film and TV incentive program by given talks to the legislature.
A number of people are of the opinion that more financing allocated to filming projects in Texas would be of great benefit to the state and local economy. To support their case in public, they made speeches pointing out that in Texas, as an example, the producers of the films would create jobs and build up the creative sector.
Harrelson’s talk was not only well accepted but was also the cause of the discussion about how celebrities have power to influence the decision-making process in the state.
Latest Movie: Last Breath in Theatres
In Last Breath, a deep-sea survival thriller, Harrelson emerged on February 28, 2025, from a major role to provide an outstanding demonstration of his acting skills on the silver screen. The film portrays divers who are trapped deep down during a dangerous mission as the story unfolds around real-life events.
Revolutionary in the suspense and reality genres, the film impressed not only its test audience but also critics. Harrelson performed the role of a veteran diver who engaged in battle with time and nature to rescue his team. It’s a complete change of pace from typical comedy or quirky roles that Harrelson is used to and showcases his versatility as an actor.
Coming Soon: Now You See Me Trilogy
Merritt McKinney, the character played by Harrelson, is still going to be played by the actor in Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, the third installment of this successful franchise. The movie is confirmed to be released in cinemas worldwide on November 14, 2025.
The complete cast including Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, and Dave Franco is making a return. People, who were intrigued by the first two films, have begun to exchange several ideas about how the new edition will take to the screen.
Available Soon: The TV+ Series with Also Featuring McConaughey
Adding a new project to his already jam-packed schedule, Harrelson is beginning a collaboration project with Matthew McConaughey in a new Apple TV series entitled Brothers which is a comedy. The actors play slightly fictionalized characters of themselves in a story of brothers living on a Texas ranch with their families.
It is expected that the TV show will be released later this year, and it already attracts people’s attention with its blend of comedy, the family’s regular way of life, and real-life friendship.
Even though Woody Harrelson gave up the opportunity to feature in one of the biggest TV shows of all time, he is still very far from being passive. In between the release of new films, political advocacy, and upcoming projects, the actor is constantly reinventing himself and continues to delight his fans.
Whether it’s the case of him fighting underwater, or trying to change the creatives’ minds, or only meeting again with his old friends, Harrelson shows he is still capable of more than a few different characters.
