Jashandeep Singh
Woody Harrelson’s illustrious career has spanned around four decades, leaving an indelible mark on both film and television history. The actor began his journey in the entertainment world with an uncredited extra role in ‘Harper Valley PTA’ in 1978. He had his breakthrough by portraying Woody Boyd in the sitcom ‘Cheers’ from 1985 to 1993, which also earned him an Emmy Award. His versatility became evident in his performance opposite Wesley Snipes in ‘White Men Can’t Jump,’ and then he took on the challenging role of Mickey Knox in Oliver Stone’s ‘Natural Born Killers’.
Continuing to impress, Harrelson delivered powerful performances in ‘The Thin Red Line’ and ‘No Country for Old Men.’ He also brought depth to his roles in ‘The Hunger Games,’ ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,’ and ‘Triangle of Sadness.’ Considering the actor’s remarkable track record, our readers might be wondering what exciting projects he is going to be a part of in the future. So, here is a list of Woody Harrelson’s upcoming films and TV shows!
1. Ella McCay (December 12, 2025)
Written and directed by legendary filmmaker James L. Brooks (‘Terms of Endearment’), who is back in the director’s chair after ‘How Do You Know’ (2010), this comedy film revolves around Ella McCay, a young politician who is constantly trying to maintain a balance between her family life and professional life while preparing to take on the position her state’s next governor. Brooks also serves as a producer. The cast of this film includes Emma Mackey as Ella McCay, along with Harrelson, Jack Lowden, Rebecca Hall, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ayo Edebiri, Albert Brooks, and Kumail Nanjiani. The film has completed post-production and is slated to be released on December 12, 2025. You can watch the trailer here.
2. Animal Farm (January 30, 2026)
Harrelson is a part of the voice cast in Andy Serkis’ animated comedy ‘Animal Farm,’ the third adaptation of George Orwell’s cult classic novella. The voice cast also includes Serkis, Steve Buscemi, Seth Rogen, Kieran Culkin, Glenn Close, Jim Parsons, Gaten Matarazzo, Kathleen Turner, Iman Vellani, and Laverne Cox. Adapted by Nicholas Stoller, the story revolves around a group of farm animals who rebel against their owners and take power over the farm. The movie premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June 2025 and will be released on January 30, 2026.
3. Full Phil (TBA)
Harrelson, Kristen Stewart, and Emma Mackey will star in Quentin Dupieux’s comedy drama ‘Full Phil.’ The story, penned by Dupieux, follows a wealthy American industrialist who attempts to reconnect with his daughter Madeleine (Stewart) during a luxurious trip to Paris. However, things go awry when French food, a 1950s horror movie, and a meddling hotel worker disrupt their plans. The cast also includes Charlotte Le Bon, Tim Heidecker, and Eric Wareheim. Filming is underway in Paris. A release date is awaited.
4. Brother from Another Mother (TBA)
‘Brother from Another Mother’ is a comedy series starring Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey, who appear as versions of themselves. The two try to live together on a ranch in Texas, where their friendship is put to the test. Harrelson and McConaughey, who also executive produce the show, have worked together on several projects in the past, including the films ‘EDtv’ and ‘Surfer, Dude’ and the TV show ‘True Detective.’ David West Read serves as the creator of the Apple TV+ series. Filming has reportedly begun. The cast also includes Natalie Martinez, Holland Taylor, and Brittany Ishibashi. Taylor will play Matthew’s mother, Ma Mac; Martinez will play Matthew’s wife, Valentina; and Ishibashi will play Woody’s wife, Joy. The extended cast includes Highdee Kuan, Oona Yaffe, Nolan Almeida, Noah Carganilla, and Ella Grace Helton.
5. Girl from the North Country (TBA)
Harrelson will star alongside Olivia Colman in Conor McPherson’s musical drama ‘Girl from the North Country.’ It is an adaptation of the eponymous Broadway musical featuring Bob Dylan songs. McPherson, who wrote the stage show, also penned the script. The story is set in 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota, during the Great Depression. It centers on a group of wayward travelers as their lives intersect in a guesthouse. We meet proprietor Nick Laine (Harrelson), whose wife Elizabeth (Colman) is suffering from dementia. The bank is foreclosing on their home, and their adopted daughter, Marianne, has a closely guarded secret that no one can explain. But when an escaped convict, Joe Scott, seeks shelter at the guesthouse, a relationship develops between Marianne and Joe that will change everything for everyone forever. Chloe Bailey will play Marianne, while Tosin Cole will play Joe Scott. Filming is yet to begin, and a release date is awaited.
6. Giant (TBA)
Woody Harrelson and Kerry Condon will star in Marcos Carnevale’s rom-com drama ‘Giant,’ a remake of ‘Corazón de León’ (2013), also directed by Carnevale. Gonzalo Maza is the writer. The story follows a lawyer who experiences societal prejudice and her own misgivings after she starts dating a short architect. More details are awaited.
7. The Man with the Miraculous Hands (TBA)
‘The Man with the Miraculous Hands’ is an adaptation of Joseph Kessel’s book ‘The Man With the Miraculous Hands: The Fantastic Story of Felix Kersten, Himmler’s Private Doctor.’ The psychological war film tells the story of Felix Kersten, who works as a physician to a Nazi party leader during World War II and secretly saves thousands of people from concentration camps. Harrelson stars in the lead role, while Andy Serkis will play Nazi Party member Heinrich Himmler. Oren Moverman helms the project, marking his third collaboration with the actor after ‘The Messenger’ and ‘Rampart.’ However, there haven’t been any recent developments concerning the production of the same.
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