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Matthew McConaughey says 2003 rom-com still tops his residual earnings

Matthew McConaughey revealed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" generates the largest ongoing checks of his career, especially around Valentine’s Day.

On the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Matthew McConaughey discussed how the 2003 rom-com "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" continues to be his most lucrative residual source, delivering large checks each year, particularly around Valentine’s Day, when home-video formats were still dominated by DVDs and cable. He called the film the "gift that keeps on giving" and said it surpasses earnings from later titles like "Interstellar" or "The Wolf of Wall Street."

McConaughey also mentioned his current promotional work for the new movie "The Rivals of Amziah King." In addition, he provided an update on a rumored Yellowstone spin-off, confirming that conversations with Taylor Sheridan are ongoing but no concrete plans have materialized yet. He recalled Sheridan’s earlier interest in casting him for a project that would blend frontier and modern themes. The actor emphasized that while the spin-off is not dead, it has not moved beyond preliminary talks.

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