"It is a possible path".
The elusive Matthew McConaughey, who gave an interview to AFP, could well run for governor of Texas, as the “outlaw” spokesman.
The release of his autobiography
Greenlights
(Seuil) in France, engages him to lend himself to a media exercise that he likes.
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.
"
An empty passage
Outlaw, the actor, who plays an endearing in
Mud
, really was when the police arrested him for disturbing the peace and possession of drugs, while playing the naked bongo. One of the delicious anecdotes swarming in his book, where we also learn, that at the height of his glory, he momentarily fled Los Angeles to hike in the Amazon under ecstasy.
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 which "emasculated him". “I wanted to get out. These films are made to be light, with Saturday afternoon characters. McConaughey wants to win in dramatic films, his determination is unwavering. “I stuck to it, knowing full well that the industry was like, 'what the hell is it doing?' I made a hell of a bet. For almost two years, he no longer turns. “I was starting to think I had made a one-way ticket out of Hollywood. My agent told me every week, "your name is no longer circulating". "
The return is spectacular with
Magic Mike
in which he can finally ironize 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
series.
Detective
.
Encouraging polls
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. "It's something to which I attach great importance," insists the star whose Just Keep Livin foundation helps high school students in difficulty. “Where and how can I be of most use? I am not afraid to take risks. But I really need to answer that question, ”says McConaughey, who has until December 13 to apply.
A perspective that packs some left circles, at odds with the current Republican governor Greg Abbott, whose very restrictive law against abortion is being challenged before 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.
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