Glenn Powell (left) and Matthew McConaughey.Photo:Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty
Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty
Matthew McConaugheyandGlen Powell’s dad are alright, alright, alright.While appearing onThe Tonight Showon April 5, theAnyone But Youstar, 35, revealed that his father,Glen Powell Sr., met McConaughey in a hilarious moment — and the pair became fast friends.
After hostJimmy Fallonbrought up that Powell is being inducted into the Austin Film Society Texas Film Hall of Fame in May, the conversation quickly transitioned to McConaughey, 54.
A past inductee himself, “McConaughey is Texas,” as Powell put it.
“McConaughey and I are now pals,” Powell said before revealing that his “first time meeting” the movie star did not unfold the way he imagined it.
TheTop Gun: Maverickstar recalled the first time he and McConaughey crossed paths at a ranch in Bastrop, Texas, belonging toDazed and Confuseddirector Richard Linklater. Powell’s father was with him at the time.
“We’re taking a walk around the property,” Powell said, “and I say, ‘Hey, can we go to the library where we kind of rehearsed all that stuff?’ And [Linklater] goes, ‘You know, I think Matthew’s in there.’ “
“So I kind of open the door, and there’s this kind of sliver of light that hits this guy, and he’s like, ‘Hey, hey, whoa, whoa, hold on, hold on,’ “ the actor continued, doing a stellar impression of McConaughey that earned him a round of applause from Fallon and the audience.
According to the star, McConaughey — who was in the library working on his memoirGreenlights— recognized him, saying, “Wait, I know you, I know you,” but had not seen Powell’s father yet.
“So he steps out into the light out of the door, and then he goes, ‘Now, now, who are you?’ And my dad goes, ‘Oh, I have a picture of you next to my bed,’ “ Powell said, and recalled thinking, ‘Stop doing this, Dad. Whatever this is, stop!’ "
Glenn Powell and his father Glenn Powell Sr.Glenn Powell Instagram
Glenn Powell Instagram
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But thankfully, McConaughey gave Powell Sr. a chance to explain, and he told the actor he was referring toa copy ofAlcalde Magazine, a publication for University of Texas alumni, that has the star on the cover.
One top comment read, “I’ve never heard a better McConaughey impression!” and another said, “Most people exaggerate MM too much, but this was perfect!”
source: people.com
