Los Angeles, Aug. 26 -- As Hollywood heads into the final stretch of August, a high-stakes bidding war saw Netflix secure the rights to a highly coveted television project uniting "True Detective" creator Nic Pizzolatto with actors Matthew McConaughey and Cole Hauser.
The yet-untitled venture, backed by Skydance Sports, reportedly drew aggressive interest from several streaming giants, including Amazon and Apple, before Netflix secured the rights. The series, currently in development, has been informally dubbed "The Brothers Project", with McConaughey and Hauser poised to portray siblings.
Though narrative specifics remain shrouded in secrecy, early industry speculation hints at a fraternal tale potentially orbiting the realm of sports, r...