Matthew McConaughey was almost cast as Jack Dawson in Titanic, who was ultimately played by Leonardo DiCaprio, but he refused ...

Matthew McConaughey allegedly lost out on the role of Jack Dawson in Titanic because he wouldn't let go of his Southern ...

Leonardo was already an established actor by that point too, even boasting an Oscar nod as a teen for his turn in What's ...

McConaughey went on to have a prolific career despite missing his chance with Titanic. In 2013, he won an Oscar for his lead ...

According to samples of a new memoir by the late producer Jon Landau obtained by the What I'm Hearing newsletter, McConaughey ...

Matthew McConaughey could have been Jack Dawson, but his southern drawl sank his chances, that is according to Jon Landau.

Actor Matthew McConaughey missed out on the iconic role of Jack Dawson in 'Titanic' due to his persistent Southern accent, as ...

Matthew McConaughey auditioned with Kate Winslet for Leonardo DiCaprio's role in Titanic Ale Russian is a contributing writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has ...

Matthew McConaughey almost stepped aboard the Titanic, but his Southern charm may have stood in the way. According to a posthumously published memoir by producer Jon Landau, ...

Jon Landau has finally revealed how McConaughey lost the part despite initially impressing Kate Winslet and director James ...

Matthew McConaughey auditioned for Titanic with Kate Winslet and was rumored to have turned down the role. McConaughey cleared up the rumors during an interview for Rob Lowe's podcast.