Matthew McConaughey: Sahara

Matthew McConaughey, celebrated for his Oscar-winning performance in Dallas Buyers Club and numerous successful rom-coms, has rarely ventured into the action genre. His notable attempt came with 2004’s Sahara, where he aimed to kickstart an Indiana Jones-like adventure series.

Despite high expectations and a substantial budget, the film flopped at the box office, failing to resonate with audiences and critics alike. The disappointing performance of Sahara discouraged McConaughey from pursuing further action roles, reinforcing his strengths in more dramatic and comedic genres while leaving his action-hero ambitions largely unfulfilled.