Apple TV+’s upcoming comedy series starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson has added Natalie Martinez and Brittany Ishibashi to the cast. In this 10-episode series, McConaughey and Harrelson, who are close friends in real life, play versions of themselves. The official logline describes the series as “a heartfelt odd couple love story revolving around their strange and beautiful bond,” which is “tested when their combined families attempt to live together on Matthew’s ranch in Texas.”
In this new series, Martinez will portray Matthew’s wife, Valentina, while Ishibashi will play Woody’s wife, Joy. They join previously announced cast member Holland Taylor, who plays Mac, Matthew’s mother. The inclusion of Martinez and Ishibashi brings noteworthy talent to the series, promising an engaging viewing experience for audiences.
Natalie Martinez is well known for her roles in series such as “Bad Monkey” on Apple TV+, “Ordinary Joe” on NBC, “The I-Land” on Netflix, and “Kingdom” on AT&T’s Audience Network. She is represented by UTA, Atlas Artists, the Initiative Group, and attorney Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush, Kaller, Gellman, Meigs & Fox.
Brittany Ishibashi gained recognition for her work in “Runaways” on Hulu, “Political Animals” on the USA Network, and “Grace and Frankie” on Netflix. She is repped by Kyle Fritz Management, Innovative Artists, and Darren Trattner at Jackoway Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum Morris Bernstein Trattner & Klein.
Executive producers for the series include McConaughey, Harrelson, and showrunner David West Read, along with David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Matt Thunell for Skydance; Bill Bost; Jeremy Plager; and Jason Winer, who will direct multiple episodes including the pilot. Skydance Television produces the series for Apple TV+, continuing a successful partnership with the streamer that has previously resulted in projects such as “Foundation” and “The Big Door Prize.”
