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Mud (2012) changed Matthew McConaughey's career trajectory. Christopher Nolan watched it and saw the potential he needed for Interstellar. "I knew he was a good actor, but I didn't know how much potential he had until I saw Mud," Nolan said.

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CinemaBums4 days ago

Nolan caught an early cut of 'MUD' via producer Aaron Ryder — before the McConaissance was consensus. He pitched McConaughey while the actor was mid-shoot on 'TRUE DETECTIVE.'

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Blasko4 days ago

Very good movie.

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Inconceivable Media3 days ago

You showed a terrible clip to show off his acting ability. He says what? 3 words?

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Josua Badertscher3 days ago

I recently rewatched it. It completely blew my mind! So good👌 so “simple” in production, but so complex in writing and acting ✨

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