Woody Harrelson Says “Not a Chance” He’d Return to True Detective

Woody Harrelson Rules Out True Detective Return

Woody Harrelson has firmly dismissed any plans to reunite for True Detective, contrasting his co-star Matthew McConaughey’s openness to the idea. Following reports of a potential reunion, Harrelson stated during an appearance on NBC’s 3rd Hour of Today that revisiting True Detective is “not a chance” (via Variety).

Harrelson’s Reasoning

He emphasized that the original season “turned out great,” and any attempt to revisit it could harm its legacy. Harrelson believes that the first season stands as a complete and lasting piece, and revisiting it would risk diminishing its impact.

Background on Reunion Talks

Harrelson’s remarks respond to comments made earlier this year by True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto. On the Nothing Left Unsaid podcast, Pizzolatto revealed he had a new story idea focusing on Rust Cohle and Marty Hart, characters portrayed by McConaughey and Harrelson in the first season.

He described the concept as “character-based” and mentioned discussions with the actors, speculating they might be interested in returning.

Matthew McConaughey’s Position

McConaughey also hinted at a possible return but only if the writing captured the “fire and originality” that defined the Louisiana-set first season, where the protagonists investigated a ritualistic murder.

Series Format and Reception

Since the first season, True Detective adopted an anthology format. While the second season met mixed reviews, the third season was received more positively.

"Not a chance," Harrelson said, explaining why he would not revisit the series due to the original season's success.

Author’s summary: Woody Harrelson firmly declines returning to True Detective, fearing a reunion could tarnish the acclaimed legacy of the original season despite creator and co-star interest.

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