Nicolas Cage Joins True Detective Season 5, McConaughey Open to Return

Matthew McConaughey, known for his acclaimed role as Detective Rust Cohle in the first season of HBO's True Detective, expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming fifth season starring Nicolas Cage as detective Henry Logan. McConaughey praised Cage as a great actor and welcomed his involvement in the series set in Jamaica Bay, New York, under returning showrunner Issa López. While McConaughey is not currently attached to the new season, he remains open to reprising Rust Cohle if offered a script with the same originality and powerful monologues that defined the first season. True Detective has a history of featuring prominent actors, including Jodie Foster and Colin Farrell, and HBO plans to begin filming season five soon with a potential premiere in 2027. Creator Nic Pizzolatto, though no longer involved, has hinted at a possible future story involving Cohle and Marty Hart, which McConaughey and Woody Harrelson might consider. McConaughey also discussed his approach to roles, emphasizing the importance of a character's monologue to guide his performance.