India, Aug. 13 -- Matthew McConaughey is making his return to the big screen with The Rivals of Amziah King, an independent thriller set in the American Southwest, after stepping away from movies for more than five years. The Oscar-winning actor said the film's distinctive mix of emotion, humour, music and mythology drew him to the project.
Why McConaughey Chose the Film
Written and directed by Andrew Patterson, The Rivals of Amziah King casts McConaughey as Amziah King, a charismatic local honey producer who tends beehives while playing banjo with a folk band made up of friends and neighbours. McConaughey said he connected with the community portrayed in the story, particularly the way its members rely on music and humour while dealing w...