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Austin Theater Renamed for Matthew McConaughey
3 Aug
Summary
- Alamo Drafthouse renames Mueller theater to Matthew McConaughey Cinema.
- McConaughey to attend official renaming ceremony on August 10.
- His new film, The Rivals of Amziah King, releases August 14.
Alamo Drafthouse will officially rename its Mueller theater in Austin, Texas, to the Matthew McConaughey Cinema. The renaming ceremony is scheduled for August 10, celebrating the Oscar-winning actor's deep ties to the city and state. McConaughey, born in Uvalde and residing near Austin, has become a significant cultural figure in Texas, even teaching film at the University of Texas.
In a statement, McConaughey highlighted the communal aspect of moviegoing and expressed his deep appreciation for the honor in Austin, a city that has profoundly influenced him. Drafthouse CEO Michael Kustermann noted McConaughey's influence on audience connection with movies and his integral role in Texas's creative landscape.
The tribute coincides with the upcoming release of McConaughey's new film, The Rivals of Amziah King, on August 14. The crime thriller is set in rural Oklahoma, where McConaughey plays a charismatic honey producer whose life is disrupted by his foster daughter's return.
McConaughey joins a distinguished list of filmmakers honored by Drafthouse, including Bong Joon Ho, Christopher Nolan, and Spike Lee. This event also follows news of Sony and Drafthouse's plans to reopen the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood.
