In this video, Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey recalls the price of entry to being considered for serious dramatic roles… ditching the easy and lucrative niche of romantic comedies.

He walks us through the milestone moment when he told his agent he would no longer accept rom-com roles, the eventual “payout” in landing more fulfilling parts to play, and the soul-searching period in between.

View the original video here.

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