Matthew McConaughey recently talked about “Tiptoes,” a 2003 movie that has become a cult favorite for its strange plot and choice of actors. McConaughey watched the movie’s trailer for the first time on an episode of the “2 Bears, 1 Cave” podcast, which led to an honest conversation about one of the most unusual projects he worked on early in his career.
Steven, played by McConaughey, is the main character of the movie. He has a family full of little people, which he has kept from his girlfriend Carol, played by Kate Beckinsale. The most controversial part of the movie was Gary Oldman’s role as Steven’s twin brother, Rolfe. Oldman wore makeup to play a small person.
McConaughey told podcast hosts, Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer, “It was a crazy idea.” “But you see the talent it drew.” Even though the plot was very strange, the movie got a lot of good players, like Peter Dinklage and Patricia Arquette.
It came out the same year that McConaughey was in “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” a love comedy. “Tiptoes” dealt with a serious subject in a funny and dramatic way. The actor said the project was “anarchic” and had “heart,” meaning it simultaneously tried to be funny and serious.
Many people find it hard to believe that the movie is real. “No one believes that to be true.” McConaughey confirmed that it was a real show that “doesn’t look real” after Segura said, “Not a soul.”
A conversation about “Tiptoes” happened while McConaughey pushed his book “Greenlights.” The actor has recently taken a break from big movie roles but still works in the entertainment business. He did voice work for “Deadpool & Wolverine” and will be in “The Lost Bus” and “The Rivals of Amaziah King.”
The movie was a one-of-a-kind event in the history of movies. It went against normal casting practices and viewer expectations. It became a memorable oddity in McConaughey’s long and varied acting career.
