Matthew McConaughey Steps Into Owen Wilson's Film Role

AP:

Matthew McConaughey is taking Owen Wilson's role in the comedy film "Tropic Thunder."

Wilson dropped out of the DreamWorks movie after an apparent suicide attempt last month.

"Tropic Thunder," which is filming in Hawaii, stars Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Nick Nolte, Bill Hader and Steve Coogan. Stiller is also directing.

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Comments

[LenP]

Oh..I see why he was suicidal. He was getting ready to work with THESE clowns..

"Tropic Thunder," which is filming in Hawaii, stars Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Nick Nolte, Bill Hader and Steve Coogan. Stiller is also directing.

Oh GOD! I will kill MYSELF before having to work with Ben Stiller.

I only like his movies when he's getting attacked by animals, falling out of windows or getting seriously injured.

Now THAT"S what I call FUNNY!

[LenP]

Well, maybe a lot of people don't understand why Owen Wilson would try to take his own life, he was probably severely depressed.

I got severely depressed when I was out of work for 8 months.

I wonder what did it to him?

Paris Hilton wouldn't return his calls?

[drblack]

They aren't the same actor...they are the exact same person. Which is the clone?

[mam]

Aren't they the same actor anyway?

[GQTaste]

I'd be laughing too if I were getting the pussy and money these dudes pull in. But Owen doesn't feel the same way.

[RandyRanson]

If these guys laugh any harder, they'll get lock jaw. It's like looking at a couple of jackasses heeing, before the haw.