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VIDEO. Matthew McConaughey, the American actor who would see himself as governor of Texas

2021-11-04T14:42:58.646Z


Romantic comedies turned Oscar winner and respected actor, the elusive Matthew McConaughey may well be a candidate for


Matthew McConaughey could run for governor of Texas: "It's a possible path," assured the 52-year-old actor in an interview with AFP from his home in Austin, USA. occasion of the release of his autobiography “Greenlights” (Seuil) in France.

McConaughey describes himself as "aggressively centrist".

“Not because it is the place of the great compromise, but because it is the place where it is necessary to be in relation to the left and the right.

It is a daring niche, that of the outlaws.

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McConaughey has never hesitated to think outside the box.

Even if it means putting his career in danger when in 2008, the star of "How to get dumped in 10 lessons" said stop to these romantic comedies.

The actor wants to impose himself in dramatic films, his determination is unwavering.

For almost two years, it no longer turns.

The comeback is spectacular with "Magic Mike" in which he can finally make fun of his plastic, a few memorable minutes in "The Wolf of Wall Street", an Oscar-winning performance for "Dallas Buyers Club" evoking AIDS, others equally impressive in “Interstellar” or in the “True Detective” series.

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McConaughey actor is now taken seriously. But, never where expected, the one who is the pride of the city of Austin, Texas, could this time land a new role in the political life of his state. "This is something to which I attach great importance", insists the one whose foundation "Just Keep Livin" helps high school students in difficulty. “Where, how can I be most useful? I am not afraid to take risks. But I really need to answer this question, ”says Matthew McConaughey, who has until December 13 to apply.

A prospect that packs some left circles, at odds with the current Republican governor Greg Abbott, whose very restrictive law against abortion is being challenged in the Supreme Court of the United States.

A recent University of Texas poll suggests that McConaughey would fare better against Abbott than his potential Democratic opponent, Beto O'Rourke.

Source: leparis

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