You Need to Hear Woody Harrelson's Killer Matthew McConaughey Impression

You Need to Hear Woody Harrelson's Killer Matthew McConaughey Impression

In a roundtable hosted by Esquire, the cast of Now You See Me: Now You Don't discussed their upcoming heist film, surviving near-death moments on set, and how they got Jesse Eisenberg to smile. Woody Harrelson's spot-on impression of Matthew McConaughey, especially saying the word [translate:"margaritas"], is unforgettable.

The exclusive interview features the original "Four Horsemen" from the magic heist series: Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Jesse Eisenberg, and Isla Fisher, who returns after missing the 2016 sequel. The film hits theaters November 14.

Isla Fisher on Character Preparation

Fisher shared her experience working with Baz Luhrmann on the 2013 film The Great Gatsby. She confessed that she only understood her character, Myrtle, after her hairstyle was complete, despite Luhrmann assuring her,

You're Myrtle.
She explained how costumes and props help immerse actors, saying,
"It tricks your brain into thinking you're actually immersed in someone new."

Harrelson's Impressions

Before the chat shifted to Harrelson's McConaughey impression, he delivered a spot-on Jack Nicholson impression, quoting,

"Let the uniform do the acting."

Author's summary: The Now You See Me cast shares behind-the-scenes stories, with Woody Harrelson delighting everyone through his hilarious and accurate impressions, especially of Matthew McConaughey.

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Esquire Esquire — 2025-11-07

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