Matthew McConaughey Has Scored a New Job and It Doesn’t Require Any Acting
Fame is not forever and even today’s brightest stars would one day lose their shine. Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey seems to be ahead of the pack having chosen to expand his career beyond the silver screen.
Professor McConaughey
The 50-year-old former heartthrob can now add college professor to his impressive resume as he’s now officially a faculty member at the University of Texas at Austin. McConaughey is reportedly teaching a Script to Screen class using his own decades-long experience in Hollywood as background. As the star shared with People magazine, the class involves giving students a chronological walkthrough of how a script is turned into the final product. He talked about how each semester would revolve around one film he’s actually worked in. The class would study the various revisions and edits an original screenplay may undergo in the process of filmmaking.
Interestingly, McConaughey revealed that his students particularly loved hearing about the teen film ‘Dazed and Confused’, which the actor starred in under director Richard Linklater. They also were curious about the 2014 science fiction film ‘Interstellar’. However, the star notes that he isn’t too keen on watching his own movies as he is much happier making them.
Beyond the Syllabus
Aside from imparting his treasure trove of industry knowledge to his students, McConaughey tends to focus on ‘life lessons outside of film’ as well. This includes encouraging them to not be afraid of failure, and when to time and how to take risks.
He shares how his students often feel like they should already know what they want to do. That’s why he tries to assure them that it’s okay not to know. Instead, McConaughey advises them to just keep on what they’re doing and opportunities will soon arise for them to pursue their own path.
Going Back to His Roots
McConaughey also shared the things he learned about himself as he takes on a career in academia. He realized that he actually knew more than he thought he did about filmmaking. The actor admits how he feels like it was just four years ago that he was the one sitting in class. In reality, it’s been years and in that time he’s gathered a lot more experience than he realized.
The Texas native himself is a graduate of the university and holds a Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film. He attended the institution from 1989 to 1993 and briefly came back there in 2015 as a visiting instructor.
More in Self-Care
-
`
Carrie Underwood Loves Counting Calories, But Is It a Healthy Mindset for Staying Fit?
Raise your hand if you have/had a hard time monitoring the food you eat and calculating the calories. You are most...
January 8, 2025 -
`
Kim Kardashian Offered a RIDICULOUS Amount to Walk for Balmain After Kylie Canceled for Health Reasons
The Kardashians are undoubtedly one of the most popular clans in Hollywood who can make any event or brand successful just by talking...
January 8, 2025 -
`
This is how the world’s 5 youngest billionaires spend their time and money
20s can be a decade of uncertainty in people’s lives, especially for young adults who have just graduated from college and are left...
January 8, 2025 -
`
The Heartbreaking Reason Why Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio Will Never be a Couple
Raise your hand if you have ever shipped Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. After all, the stars’ chemistry definitely worked on...
January 8, 2025 -
`
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas Have a Very Strict Relationship Rule That They’re Not Allowed to Break
Celebrities couples don’t get to enjoy the same level of companionship as normal people do due to their demanding schedules and...
January 7, 2025 -
`
Entertain Your Kids on a Flight This Way and Your Fellow Passengers Will Thank You!
Taking young children cross-country or abroad, is an experience for the entire family. But extra-long trips to reach those amazing places...
January 7, 2025 -
`
Over 50% of Workers Say They Will Quit If Asked to Go Back to Office
Better management of hybrid workplaces Ever since the COVID pandemic started spreading rapidly, working from home or remote work is now the normal...
January 7, 2025 -
`
Tom Brady & Gisele Bundchen Found the Perfect Way to Attract Buyers for Their $39.5 Million Home
Sometimes even celebrities can have trouble selling their high-priced possessions. After all, not many people have the resources to spend millions...
January 7, 2025 -
`
This Heartwarming Design Detail in Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s House Will Make You Cry
Since August Alsina came out with shocking cheating claims against Jada Pinkett Smith that rocked her perfect image with Will Smith, a lot...
January 7, 2025
You must be logged in to post a comment Login