‘Brothers’ episodes 1 and 2: Here’s all the Texas references

Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson’s new show is all about Texas.

“Brothers” sees McConaughey and Harrelson play fictionalized version of themselves, whose lifelong friendship is thrown into chaos when they learn that they might actually be brothers. The eight-episode series filmed in Austin last year.

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Since the show is set and filmed in Texas, there are several specific Lone Star State references and locations that appear in the show.

Here’s a look at all the Texas references that appear in the first two episodes of “Brothers,” which aired Sept. 23 on Apple TV.

Editor’s note: Spoilers for “Brothers” below.

Episode 1: ‘On the Road’‘Greenlights’

Around four minutes in, McConaughey mentions selling 6 million copies of “Greenlights.”

The cover of Matthew McConaughey’s 2020 memoir “Greenlights.” Penguin Random House

“Greenlights” is McConaughey’s 2020 memoir about the lessons he’s learned over the past few decades.

Whisler’s

At 12:14, McConaughey asks Harrelson why they’re not at Whisler’s yet.

Whisler’s is an Austin-based cocktail bar located on Sixth Street, the famed entertainment district of the city.

Westlake High School

At 23:24, McConaughey arrives at Thomas T. West High School to deliver a speech about his father.

Austin’s Westlake High School appears in “Brothers” season 1, episode 2. Screenshot Apple TV

This was actually filmed in west Austin at Westlake High School, 4100 Westbank Drive.

Episode 2: ‘The Hunt’Barry Corbin

At 24:38, Harrelson is captured by the Travis brothers.

Barry Corbin (middle) in “Brothers” season 1, episode 2. Screenshot Apple TV

One of the Travis brothers is played by famed Texas actor Barry Corbin.

Corbin was born in Lamesa and has been acting for more than six decades, appearing in projects like “Dallas,” “Urban Cowboy,” “Lonesome Dove” and “No Country for Old Men.” Corbin resides in Fort Worth.

“Brothers” airs Wednesdays on Apple TV.

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Brayden Garcia is the entertainment reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, where he mainly writes about how the film and TV industry impacts North Texas, from Taylor Sheridan shows to the Fort Worth Film Commission and everything in between.