Overview
- Matthew McConaughey is actively promoting his new film The Rivals of Amziah King while using interviews to reflect on fatherhood and legacy.
- He told PEOPLE he wants his children to inherit his values rather than become “exactly” like him, framing that as a way to keep parts of him alive after he’s gone.
- Speaking to E! News, McConaughey advised his eldest son to take risks in auditions, saying, “Make a fool of yourself. Fail more. Try and fail more,” to build resilience against rejection.
- McConaughey says he took time on set to mentor Levi during production but tries not to overload him with direction as Levi moves from background work into credited roles like The Lost Bus and the upcoming Way of the Warrior Kid.
- The actor’s return to live-action after years spent writing and teaching informs both his choice of projects and his parenting, which could shape Levi’s early career by blending hands-on guidance with room for independent growth.