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 (September 9, 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 is currently in post-production and is slated to be released on September 9, 2025.
2. Now You See Me 3 (November 14, 2025)
Ruben Fleischer is helming ‘Now You See Me 3’ based on a script by Eric Warren Singer. The film, currently undergoing post-production, will see the return of the notorious Four Horsemen, who carry out large-scale heists during their magic shows. The plot, which is under wraps, will bring back the main leads, including Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Dave Franco, and Isla Fisher. These four guys constitute the Four Horsemen. Mark Ruffalo shall also return as FBI agent Dylan Rhodes, who is bent on catching the thieves. Morgan Freeman’s Thaddeus Bradley will also be back. Also returning is Daniel Radcliffe as Walter Mabry. New cast members include Rosamund Pike, Ariana Greenblatt, Justice Smith, and Dominic Sessa. The film will be released on November 14, 2025.
3. 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.
4. 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. The story follows a lawyer who experiences societal prejudice and her own misgivings after she starts dating a short-heighted architect. The project has recently been announced, and more details are awaited.
5. 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 Pary 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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