Date 07/02/2017 - News People
The 47-year-old actor is to play Moondog in the movie which is being written-and-directed by 'Spring Breakers' helmer Harmony Korine, a "rebellious and loveable rogue" who lives life to the full. McConaughey has been cast in the lead role as the character is like him; a surf-loving, beach-going, laidback hunk. John Lesher for LeGrisbi Productions, Anonymous Content's Steve Golin and Iconoclast's Mourad Belkeddar, Charles-Marie Anthonioz and Nicolas Lhermitte will all produce Discussing McConaughey's casting, Korine said: "'The Beach Bum' will be a wild, audacious ride! And I can't think of anyone better than Matthew McConaughey to play our hero Moondog, a rebellious charmer in this fast-paced, uplifting and irreverent comedy."
